Ford F350 1986
Model F350 made in 1986 by Ford got 15 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, power train and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, visibility.
Model 1986
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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V139000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1985 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 10/12/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V048000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1985 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 630 | 04/25/1986 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/27/1986 | 04/01/1986 | 571 | 111 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The outside rear view mirrors do not meet the 50 square inch minimum requirement of fmvss 111-rearview mirrors. consequence of defect: the standard requires a minimum dimension for rearview mirrors to provide adequate field of vision which aids in preventing accidents. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace outside rear view mirrors with unit magnification mirrors of 9 x 6 reflective surface dimensions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: outside rear view mirrors/fmvss 111.vehicle description: chassis cabs 11,000 lbs. gvwr and equipped with the fleetspecial option equipment group. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 985A38 | 03/18/1998 | 601045 | Front caliper piston boots damaged. *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 | |
| 97215 | 01/20/1997 | 51401 | Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE89128 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/07/1989 | 10/17/1989 | GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| PE89020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/07/1988 | 06/01/1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Key/ignition switch overheat. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Heat generates in steering column and wiring harness/fuse box burned. owher has replaced wiring w/heavy duty wires. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 05/21/2002 | |||
| A vehicle fire started under dash while driving. dealer and manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information, and fill in vehicle mileage.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10 | 11/24/1995 | ||
| Head light failure. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/05/1989 | |||
| Diesel fuel injector pump failed; pumped fuel into engine oil pan into crank case; thins out crank case oil; fills too full; could cause fire. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 06/25/1998 | |||
| The design flaw of rear hub failed,causing the seal to go bad,resulting in gear oil spilling all over the rear brake shoes. the braking system does not work properly.*ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/02/1997 | |||
| The weld on the top support broke, causing the seat to go back when applying brakes, has not taken in for repair because dealer insists that it is not under warranty. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Brakes failed, replaced all components. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| When driving under normal condition at 35mph and applying brakes, the front brakes overheat boiling the brake fluid, causing total loss of the front brakes and little of back brakes. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 12/22/2001 | 2 | 12/01/2001 | |
| I/we have replaced the brake linings on the 1986 f-350, same size, everything! truck would hardly stop, but barly. replaced front calipers & blead complete system through, (new calipers! not rebuilt!) still have stopping problems? replaced rear wheel cylenders with new/ not rebuilt! still have same problem? replaced master cylnder, blead complete system again! still will barly stop! have talked to four other f350 owners and they have the same problem? one has been to four diffrent break shops and still has the same problem! is there something everyone is missing to do in the system? need answer please! thanks | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| Corrosion of the inner tie rod, causing the tie rod to break while driving the vehicle. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/07/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| I was told at les schwab tire centers that the tire is not currently on the recall list.*ak( dot number: ) | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Windshield wiper fail to clean windshield on driver's side. *sd | |||