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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
84V065000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1982 to 04/01/1984V (Vehicle)3640008/17/1984MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/22/198406/05/1984571301
Defect SummaryWater 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryA protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge.
NotesVehicle 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
82V124000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1982 to 10/01/1982V (Vehicle)65001/21/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/13/198212/17/1982
Defect SummarySome 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesVehicle 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
83V047000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 01/01/1983 to 03/01/1983V (Vehicle)180005/31/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/02/198305/13/1983571301
Defect SummaryIn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the existing 2.18 inch bolts in the left front fender apron with one inch long bolts at no charge.
NotesVehicle 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
83V028000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983V (Vehicle)9816202/26/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/07/198303/11/1983
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
NotesVehicle 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
82V104000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1981 to 09/01/1982V (Vehicle)7498511/12/1982MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/26/198210/28/1982
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.
NotesVehicle 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
82V105000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1982 to 10/01/1982V (Vehicle)60011/12/1982MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/26/198210/28/1982
Defect SummaryThe springs that assist in raising the hood may detach from the hood without warning. the hood can be in any position when this occurs.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the hood lift assist spring assemblies with revised parts.
NotesVehicle 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
82V127000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1982 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)6712/27/1982MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/13/198212/17/1982301
Defect SummaryFuel 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and install a protective fuel tank shield without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9803029842003/02/1998601281A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system. *yc07/16/1998
9552403/01/199539892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
BC422504/01/19953055148Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
83-16-2308/01/198368393Unknown11/01/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
985A2903/18/1998601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc06/23/1998
STRUCTURE
974702/17/199751689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT
959705/01/199542080Unknown11/01/1995
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
9731002/03/199751669Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd06/27/1997
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DP89005FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/26/198908/01/1989F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
 F-series fuel tank fires
SUSPENSION
C85010FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/30/198508/02/1988DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE89022FORD MOTOR COMPANY12/13/198807/12/1989ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
08/19/20000
 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