Ford F450 1991
Model F450 made in 1991 by Ford got 19 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning tires .
Model 1991
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | ||||||||||||||||
| 01X001000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | X | 13000000 | 06/04/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/22/2001 | 05/22/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance. | |||||||||||||||
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Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA99032 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1999 | 12/06/2001 | DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE | 00V424000 | |
| On july 14, 1993 ford filed a defect information report concerning fuel tank cross flow leakage on f-series light trucks and cab chassis built from july 22, 1989 through december 17, 1992.the remedy was to replace the fuel pressure regulator and install a check valve between each fuel supply line and fuel tank (2) to repair the supply side fuel cross flow problem (recall 93v-125).odi opened rq98-008 on may 29, 1998 because of the large number of alleged remedy failures and reports of fuel cross flow on 1993 model year vehicles built after december 17, 1992. fifty three percent of the odi reports occurred during 1998-1999 and reveal an increasing trend for the past four years.the subject vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to malfunctions in the fuel system.when fuel is pumped or returned to the non-operating tank (cross flow), the capacity of the non-operating tank can be exceeded, causing fuel to overflow past the filler cap, creating a fire potential. | ||||||
| EA99032 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1999 | 12/06/2001 | DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE | 01I008000 | |
| On july 14, 1993 ford filed a defect information report concerning fuel tank cross flow leakage on f-series light trucks and cab chassis built from july 22, 1989 through december 17, 1992.the remedy was to replace the fuel pressure regulator and install a check valve between each fuel supply line and fuel tank (2) to repair the supply side fuel cross flow problem (recall 93v-125).odi opened rq98-008 on may 29, 1998 because of the large number of alleged remedy failures and reports of fuel cross flow on 1993 model year vehicles built after december 17, 1992. fifty three percent of the odi reports occurred during 1998-1999 and reveal an increasing trend for the past four years.the subject vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to malfunctions in the fuel system.when fuel is pumped or returned to the non-operating tank (cross flow), the capacity of the non-operating tank can be exceeded, causing fuel to overflow past the filler cap, creating a fire potential. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 05/15/1996 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Electrical short in the wiring harness, causing the wiring harness to melt and a electricalfailure in the headlights, the headlights will not stay illuminated. consumer has replaced the headlight switch on two occasion. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/26/1995 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Starter motor replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Electrical short in the wiring harness, causing the wiring harness to melt and a electricalfailure in the headlights, the headlights will not stay illuminated. consumer has replaced the headlight switch on two occasion. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 10/26/1995 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Fan clutch replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/19/1996 | 3 | ||
| Consumer has had several problems with vehicle. rear axle/flywheel and clutch pressure plates have all been replaced 3 times each. dealer says it doesn't seem to be a nation wide problem, but admitts there is a problem with the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 06/21/1996 | 2 | ||
| Engine started smoking, but not overheating. mixing oil & antifreeze due to pinhole in engine block. took to dealer ('96) & re-manufactured engine (not new) was put in. problem temporarily solved. has now reoccurred. manufacturer said pinhole problem fixed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| 1990-91 diesel engine drive belts break and vehicle lost control. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/14/1996 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Exhaust gaskets replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Catalytic converter failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Exhaust manifold warped. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/08/1996 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Potentiometer failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/19/1996 | 3 | ||
| Consumer has had several problems with vehicle. rear axle/flywheel and clutch pressure plates have all been replaced 3 times each. dealer says it doesn't seem to be a nation wide problem, but admitts there is a problem with the vehicle.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/23/1996 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Clutch cylinder replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 12/19/1996 | 3 | ||
| Consumer has had several problems with vehicle. rear axle/flywheel and clutch pressure plates have all been replaced 3 times each. dealer says it doesn't seem to be a nation wide problem, but admitts there is a problem with the vehicle.*ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seat frame breaks. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Power steering pump failed. | |||
| 07/26/1995 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Belt tensioner replaced. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and felt a tremble.right rear tire exploded. he was able to pull over to shoulder. firestone tire dot vdor1wtwt471. *ak | |||