Ford L Series 1990
Model L Series made in 1990 by Ford got 2 recalls as well as 36 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V189000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1989 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 39 | 11/22/1989 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/07/1989 | 11/16/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Intermediate steering shafts have an inadequate length of spline engagement and may exhibit excessive side-to-side freeplay movements. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Excessive wear on splines could cause looseness in thesteering wheel and could result in steering shaft disengagement, loss ofsteering control, and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new design intermediate steering shaft assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering shaft.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| 90V009000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1989 to 12/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 500 | 02/08/1990 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/22/1990 | 02/06/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering columns contain an incorrect and possibly under torqued coupling to steering column clamping bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Low torque on clamping bolt could result in separation of coupling from the steering column or wear on the splines and could cause loss of steering control with potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install grade eight fasteners with properly torqued nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering column coupling.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with adjustable steering columns. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| BC4197950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055800 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95620 | 03/01/1995 | 39914 | Battery covers for outboard frame-mounted batteries rattle or crack. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95912 | 05/01/1995 | 42085 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| BC1493950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45783 | Revised dual output sensor (electronic premium diesel only). *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| 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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| 95530 | 05/01/1995 | 45073 | Turn signal or turn signal hazard flasher inoperative when flasher circuit is overloaded - vehicles with hobbs heavy duty flasher fleet or full instrumentation. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||||
| 95530 | 03/01/1995 | 39898 | Upgrade of wiring and components for increased flasher circuit capacity. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4197950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055800 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4180950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39856 | Instrumentation and hobbs hd flasher may experience turn signal and flasher concerns due to the flasher circuit being overloaded. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 95621 | 03/01/1995 | 39915 | The transmission countershaft bearing end clearance may not be within specification on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 951117 | 06/01/1995 | 45089 | Transmission - rockwell rmx9 amd rmo9 overdrive transmissions-transmission countershaft end clearance may not b within specifications. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4197950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055800 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||||
| 951516 | 07/01/1995 | 45944 | Brakes-rear-re-index rear/rear brake chamber or eliminate interference with dso asphalt spreader option-tandem axle vehicles used in asphalt spreader applications.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 951620 | 08/01/1995 | 45959 | Brakes-front-front axle shudder/vibration when brakes are applied-vehicles equipped with 14,600, 16,000 and 18,000 lb front axle assemblies equipped with rockwell 16.5 x 6 inch brake assemblies. vibration /shudder-front axle shudder/ vibr | 04/25/1996 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| 95327 | 02/01/1995 | 39234 | Steering - revised camber specification. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 951210 | 06/01/1995 | 45789 | Hood - check cables restrict hood opening. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 951211 | 06/01/1995 | 45095 | Popping noise from front suspension when turning. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 95526 | 03/01/1995 | 39894 | Instrument panel cover may crack near the hand throttle on vehicles with the city delivery package. this occurs because this area of the panel lacks sufficient support. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4197950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055800 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| BC4207950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39863 | Revised dual output vehicle speed sensor. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4197950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055800 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95410 | 02/01/1995 | 39241 | Lack of power - excessive play at throttle linkage. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 95213 | 01/01/1995 | 39126 | New ford holland engine may exhibit the need for frequent throttle linkage adjustments. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 9511169 | 06/01/1995 | 45088 | Revised blower motor switch. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| BC4197950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055800 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95531 | 03/01/1995 | 39899 | New wiper arm assembly with improved spring durability. *tw | 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 | |