Ford L Series 1985
Model L Series made in 1985 by Ford got 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning parking brake .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V168000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 06/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 51500 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1985 | 01/14/1986 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hydraulic parking brake control valve.vehicle description: medium and heavy truck and bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 951212 | 06/01/1995 | 45096 | Ignition switch-overloading on switch contacts-vehicles equipped with city delivery instrument panel-built before 11/14/94. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 9848 | 03/02/1998 | 601269 | Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| 96729 | 03/25/1996 | 613351 | On some vehicles, the back panel of the cab may crack. the cracking occurs at the spot welds on the top lh side of the back panel, on vehicles equipped with air fairings. *tt | 06/22/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 942321 | 11/01/1994 | 37744 | Multi-piece driveshaft misalignment with center bearing. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 9511169 | 06/01/1995 | 45088 | Revised blower motor switch. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 95531 | 03/01/1995 | 39899 | New wiper arm assembly with improved spring durability. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4197950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055800 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 9546 | 02/01/1995 | 39717 | Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9582 | 04/01/1995 | 41025 | A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4119950201 | 02/01/1995 | 39151 | L series wiper motor has been upgraded, which now requires an installation kit. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| BC3393950201 | 02/01/1995 | 39131 | Wiper motors have been upgraded which now requires an installation kit. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |