Ford F8000 1983

Model F8000 made in 1983 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and suspension.

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
83V016000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1982 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)30003/25/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/15/198302/28/1983
Defect SummaryOn the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis.system: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness.consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination. headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
84V046000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1982 to 05/01/1983V (Vehicle)30505/07/1984MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/10/198405/08/1984
Defect SummaryTwo-inch spacers specified for installation between the front axles and each front spring assembly were omitted during manufacture. under certain turning and bouncing conditions, a front tire could contact adjacent vehicle components, resulting in a possible separation of the drag link to steering arm balljoint or loss of tire pressure.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryFront axle spacers will be installed without charge.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 9,500 or 12,000 pound frontaxles and single rear axles.system: suspension; front axle spacers.consequences of defect: both conditions can cause a loss of steering controlwith the potential for an accident.note: front wheels should be inspected for indications of damage fromcontacting the fenders or steering linkage. do not drive on tires that havecuts penetrating the tire carcass.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE88036FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/21/198807/26/1988COOLING FAN BEARING FAILUR
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