Ford F350 1983
Model F350 made in 1983 by Ford got 1 consumer complain, 3 investigations there are 7 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 1983
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
84V065000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1982 to 04/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 36400 | 08/17/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/22/1984 | 06/05/1984 | 571 | 301 | |||||
Defect Summary | Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | A protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks; 4x4 chassis cabs equipped with 6.9 liter dieselengines. vehicles equipped with a pickup box that was removed after delivery(to install other aftermarket bodies).system: fuel system: fuel water separator canister.consequences of defect: if the fuel water separator canister is punctured, fuelleakage could cause a fire resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
82V124000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1982 to 10/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 650 | 01/21/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/13/1982 | 12/17/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Some of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw. a short circuit would result in normal engine starting, but the pump will not continue to supply the engine with fuel. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace defective element in the electrical fuel pump circuit with a new relay feed wiring assembly which contains a larger capacity diode, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: under such circumstances, a vehicle may stall withoutprior warning, creating the potential for a vehicle accident. (vehicle willrestart but will stall again in 5 to 10 seconds). | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
83V047000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1983 to 03/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 1800 | 05/31/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/02/1983 | 05/13/1983 | 571 | 301 | |||||
Defect Summary | In a collision, bolts may damage or pierce a fuel line, causing fuel spillage. affected vehicles may not be capable of meeting the minimum fuel leakage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the existing 2.18 inch bolts in the left front fender apron with one inch long bolts at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 6.9 liter diesel engines.system: structure; fender apron attaching bolts.consequences of defect: excessive length bolts have the potential to contactand damage the fuel line during vehicle impacts. fuel leakage in the presenceof a source of ignition could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
83V028000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 98162 | 02/26/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/07/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the park position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
82V104000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1981 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 74985 | 11/12/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/26/1982 | 10/28/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. the nut on the left side may fall off, allowing movement of the axle shaft. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks with dana full-floating rear axles.system: power train; rear axle assembly.consequences of defect: this could result in partial loss of braking action orpartial or total separation of the left rear wheel and brake assembly. ineither case, loss of vehicle control and an accident could follow. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
82V105000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1982 to 10/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 600 | 11/12/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/26/1982 | 10/28/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The springs that assist in raising the hood may detach from the hood without warning. the hood can be in any position when this occurs. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the hood lift assist spring assemblies with revised parts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks over 8,500 gvwr equipped with 6.9 literdiesel engines.system: hood assembly; hinge attachments.consequences of defect: spring detachment may cause the spring to strikepersons nearby. it is also possible for the hood to fall unexpectedly causingpersonal injury.note: the owner is advised to avoid opening and closing the hood until thevehicle can be repaired. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
82V127000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1982 to 11/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 67 | 12/27/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/13/1982 | 12/17/1982 | 301 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Fuel system on the suspect vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. these vehicles were manufactured without projectile fuel tank shields. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and install a protective fuel tank shield without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 19 gallon mid-ship fuel tanksand two-piece drive shafts.system: structure; fuel tank shields.consequences of defect: in the event of a frontal impact, excessive fuelspillage may result. in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire andpassenger injury could occur. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
98030298420 | 03/02/1998 | 601281 | A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
95524 | 03/01/1995 | 39892 | There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
BC4225 | 04/01/1995 | 3055148 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
83-16-23 | 08/01/1983 | 68393 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
985A29 | 03/18/1998 | 601036 | Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
STRUCTURE | |||||
9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
9597 | 05/01/1995 | 42080 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||||
97310 | 02/03/1997 | 51669 | Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
DP89005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/26/1989 | 08/01/1989 | F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES | ||
F-series fuel tank fires | ||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||
C85010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/30/1985 | 08/02/1988 | DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
PE89022 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/13/1988 | 07/12/1989 | ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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TIRES | |||
08/19/2000 | 0 | ||
Consumer has 4 cooper discoverer ,tire size 125033x16.5. while driving on highway truck began to shake real hard. then found out that tire had a bubble on it about 2 inches and 12-16 long. *ak |