| Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
7900000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Model Affected:
1988 FORD F350
Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Units Affected:
7900000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
SEP 02, 1988 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
57400
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 02, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 FORD F350
Summary:
SLIDING REAR WINDOW MAY CONTAIN GLAZING PANELS WHICH DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 205.
Consequence:
A FRACTURED WINDOW MAY CONTAIN FRAGMENTS THAT ARE LARGERTHAN THE 425 GRAMS ALLOWED.
Remedy:
REPLACE SUSPECT WINDOW PANELS.
Units Affected:
57400
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
FEB 09, 1988 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
55000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 09, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 FORD F350
Summary:
STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL STEERING TYPE WOBBLE ALLOWING THE FRONT END TO SHIMMY.
Consequence:
SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE VEHICLE FRAME OR STEERINGGEAR CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy:
MODIFY AND/OR REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS, TIRES, AND FRAMES.
Units Affected:
55000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAR 03, 1992 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Units Affected: |
467000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 03, 1992
Model Affected:
1988 FORD F350
Summary:
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN CONSTANT BRAKING IS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THROUGH AREAS WITHSTEEP GRADES.
Remedy:
ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
Units Affected:
467000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY