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Ford F-350 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
OCT 26, 1982 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
600
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 26, 1982
Model Affected:
1983 FORD F350
Summary:
THE SPRINGS THAT ASSIST IN RAISING THE HOOD MAY DETACH FROM THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE HOOD CAN BE IN ANY POSITION WHEN THIS OCCURS.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LIFT ASSIST SPRING ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED PARTS.
Units Affected:
600
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 13, 1982 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
67
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 13, 1982
Model Affected:
1983 FORD F350
Summary:
FUEL SYSTEM ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT PROJECTILE FUEL TANK SHIELDS.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE FUEL TANK SHIELD WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
67
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 02, 1983 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
1800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 02, 1983
Model Affected:
1983 FORD F350
Summary:
IN A COLLISION, BOLTS MAY DAMAGE OR PIERCE A FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF MEETING THE MINIMUM FUEL LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING 2.18 INCH BOLTS IN THE LEFT FRONT FENDER APRON WITH ONE INCH LONG BOLTS AT NO CHARGE.
Units Affected:
1800
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 13, 1982 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
650
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 13, 1982
Model Affected:
1983 FORD F350
Summary:
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DIODE IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT THAT MAY SHORT DURING ENGINE STARTING DUE TO INADEQUATE CAPACITY TO WITHSTAND CURRENT DRAW. A SHORT CIRCUIT WOULD RESULT IN NORMAL ENGINE STARTING, BUT THE PUMP WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUPPLY THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE ELEMENT IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT WITH A NEW RELAY FEED WIRING ASSEMBLY WHICH CONTAINS A LARGER CAPACITY DIODE, FREE OF CHARGE.
Units Affected:
650
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAR 07, 1983 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
98162
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 07, 1983
Model Affected:
1983 FORD F350
Summary:
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
Units Affected:
98162
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 22, 1984 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
36400
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 22, 1984
Model Affected:
1983 FORD F350
Summary:
WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER MAY BE PUNCTURED IN A COLLISION. CRASH TESTS IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION REVEALED FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Consequence:
Remedy:
A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE CANISTER WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units Affected:
36400
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
OCT 26, 1982 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
74985
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 26, 1982
Model Affected:
1983 FORD F350
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LOCK WEDGES WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Units Affected:
74985
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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