Ford F350 1985
Model F350 made in 1985 by Ford got 4 consumer complains, 4 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1985
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V127000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1985 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 32400 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/15/1985 | 10/18/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The polyethylene nuts which hold the fuel sender unit may fracture causing the unit to loosen and leak gasoline. consequence of defect: fuel leakage around the sender-to-tank seal or spillage during fuel fill could occur and create a potential fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel sender retainers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank, fuel sender retaining nuts.vehicle description: chassis cabs with 137 and 161 wheelbases equipped with optional plastic fuel tanks located behind the rear axle. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 9588 | 04/01/1995 | 41029 | Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP89005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/26/1989 | 08/01/1989 | F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES | ||
| F-series fuel tank fires | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE94065 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/19/1994 | 12/28/1994 | FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87017 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/28/1987 | 05/26/1987 | FUEL LEAKS/FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving the consumer observed fire coming from the engine compartment (ohio traffic crash report). nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 05/16/1991 | 6 | ||
| Fuel injector pump failed three times. *skd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 5000 | 3 | 02/01/2001 |
| The consumer experienced the following with the tires: right rear blowout, left tire separation, right front developed a large bump, front left was taken off for safety, and the rear left blew out while standing in the garage. (tires-kuhmo/marshal venture) scc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 12/15/1997 | 1 | 07/01/1985 | |
| Tread separation hot day u s 40w oklahoma city - destroyed entire fender liner/wiring and damaged brake componets. now have 8 r4s on same truck - all new - two new spares (tiresize: lt235r16e)( dot number: tire size: lt235r16e ) | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | FORT LAUDERDALE | 33315 | TRUCK & VAN DEPOT |