Ford F150 1984

Model F150 made in 1984 by Ford got 15 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.0l and 5.8l.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 3 gears16/21/18$ 11721283 825
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 4 gears17/25/20$ 11021283 9 1
( 4.9L) 6M3/M4C19/26/22$ 9861283 9 2
( 4.9L) 6Manual, 4 gears20/30/23$ 9381283 825
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 3 gears14/17/15$ 13391283 9 2
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears15/22/18$ 12511283 825
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 3 gears15/21/17$ 12511283 9 2
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 4 gears16/24/18$ 11721283 825
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gears13/16/14$ 14421283 825
( 5.8L) 8Manual, 4 gears13/20/16$ 14421283 824
( 5.8L) 8Manual, 4 gears13/17/15$ 14421283 825
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gears13/17/14$ 144212831125
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 3 gears15/18/16$ 12511383 824
( 4.9L) 6Manual, 4 gears17/24/20$ 11021383 824
( 4.9L) 6Manual, 4 gears17/21/18$ 11021383 825
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 3 gears14/17/15$ 13391383 824
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 4 gears14/21/17$ 13391383 824
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 4 gears14/19/16$ 13391383 824
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gears12/15/13$ 15621383 825
( 5.8L) 8Manual, 4 gears13/20/16$ 14421383 824
( 5.8L) 8Manual, 4 gears13/17/14$ 14421383 825
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gears12/16/14$ 156213831128
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 3 gears16/20/17$ 11721283 825
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 4 gears17/25/20$ 11021283 824
( 4.9L) 6Manual, 3 gears18/23/20$ 10421283 825
( 4.9L) 6Manual, 4 gears18/27/21$ 10421283 9 1
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears14/20/16$ 13391283 824
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gears12/15/13$ 15621283 927
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 3 gears15/18/16$ 12511383 825
( 4.9L) 6Manual, 4 gears16/23/18$ 11721383 825
( 4.9L) 6Manual, 4 gears16/20/17$ 11721383 824
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 3 gears13/16/14$ 14421383 824
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gears12/14/13$ 156213831013

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
84V119000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 03/01/1984V (Vehicle)8500012/03/1984MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/02/198411/07/1984
Defect SummaryThe secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.
Corrective SummaryThe primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
958804/01/199541029Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
STRUCTURE
974702/17/199751689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT
959705/01/199542080Unknown11/01/1995
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
9731002/03/199751669Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd06/27/1997
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9622110/21/199650940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw06/17/1997

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DP89005FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/26/198908/01/1989F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
 F-series fuel tank fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87017FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/28/198705/26/1987FUEL LEAKS/FIRES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
07/01/1987
 Seat belt buckle will not stay buckled, spring latch failed; ignition module failed and was replaced, wiring on harness for module lost insulation, casused repeated stalls
12/04/1985205/01/1984
 No summary
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
 While traveling vehicle would stall without any indication. a dealer's technician drove vehicle and noticed stalling. technician stated that ignition switch needed to be replaced. please provide further information.*ak
12/25/1995
 When turning ignition on, switch turns over, keys rotates forward, ignition does not return to right position, notice sparks around steering column. *ak
04/19/1995
 Attempting to start vehicle and it caught on fire underneath the dash. *ak
02/08/1996
 Ignition switch failure, headlights and other accesories do not work unless you wiggle the switch. tt
02/12/1996
 Failure of the ignition switch have to bang on the ignition to start the vehicle. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
06/25/2000106/01/1991
 No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
 Truck was parked and caught on fire. please describe . *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
 When driving at night the headlights sometimes go off and come back on , took to repair shop can't find problem . *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
05/01/19962
 Vehicle will not start, due to bad weather conditions water is getting into the air cleaner unit, causing the vehicle to cut off when driving. consumer contacted the manufacturer the manufacturer is aware of the problem and has corrected some models. *ak when it rains water enters the hood to the engine compartment, there is water in the air cleaner, if it does start it soon ingests water in the air cleaner cleaner and dies leaving consumer standed, manufacturer sent consumer to a local dealer who made the problem worse.*jb
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
09/16/19916
 Driver's seat belt failed during accident, causing injury. *skd
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
07/01/1987
 Seat belt buckle will not stay buckled, spring latch failed; ignition module failed and was replaced, wiring on harness for module lost insulation, casused repeated stalls
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
01/01/19990
 Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on t highway, and heard thumbing noise. he had control of vehicle by holding on the steering wheel. the tire popped, and then he veered onto the road. front right tire tread had separated from wheel. tires were firestone #atx . the tires were replaced. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
06/17/20014
 This report is not about the truck but a accelerator cable purchased from autozone supplied by pioneer inc part #ca-8438 accelerator cabol sticks and binds sent e-mail to pionc@aol.com about this problem with no response .at this time i have purchaesd 4 cabols that have failed one sticking the cabol at 70 mph as i came off exit ramp . aparently no one cares because i have got no response from them (someone could get killed) by this cheap defective product also on last purchase the part has been made even less costly by changing the old style of metal to plastic. my letter asked about warranty or replacement autozone says no pioneer has some form of liability dont they ? but they are not responding hope you can help. michael n mcdonald michaelnealmcd54@aol.com. *ak

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