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Ford F-350 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
JUL 28, 1980 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
9
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 28, 1980
Model Affected:
1980 FORD F350
Summary:
THE INVOLVED CHASSIS CABS WERE IMPROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS WITH A REFLECTIVE SURFACE AREA OF TWENTY SQUARE INCHES, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS". THIS REQUIRES VEHICLES WITH A GVWR OF MORE THAT 10,000 LBS. TO BE EQUIPPED WITH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY SQUARE INCHES OF REFLECTIVE SURFACE AREA.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL APPROPRIATE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Units Affected:
9
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
AUG 06, 1980 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
24400
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 06, 1980
Model Affected:
1980 FORD F350
Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY", DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE UPON FRONTAL IMPACT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A FUEL TANK SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
24400
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 1979 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
80000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 18, 1979
Model Affected:
1980 FORD F350
Summary:
THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT OR CRACKED WELD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE PARK CAM END TO SEPARATE FROM THE ROD ITSELF, PREVENTING THE PARKING PAWL FROM ENGAGING THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THE SELECTOR IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD FREE OF CHARGE.
Units Affected:
80000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
AUG 05, 1980 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
823
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 05, 1980
Model Affected:
1980 FORD F350
Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE FUEL TANK SHIELD. AS A RESULT THE 137 INCH AND 161 INCH WHEELBASE CHASSIS CABS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IF THE ABOVE VEHICLES UNDERGO FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
823
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAR 15, 1982 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
12500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 15, 1982
Model Affected:
1980 FORD F350
Summary:
THE REINFORCEMENT FOR THE IN-BOX SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED USING INCORRECT HEX HEAD BOLTS. IF THE CARRIER AND REINFORCEMENT ATTACHING BOLTS ARE INCORRECT, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BE DAMAGED OR WEAKENED BY EXTENDED CONTACT WITH THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BOLT HEADS.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOLTS AND ANY DAMAGED SPARE TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
12500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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