1982 FORD E350 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 82V004000 on 01/31/1982
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1981 - 11/30/1981
- Affected:
- 378
- Defect:
- On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly. if the shift rod were to disengage, the driver could not select the proper transmission function which would create the potential for unexpected movement of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect the shift rod attachment and make sure it is properly seated at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission shift linkage.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in operation,loss of vehicle control, an accident, and personal injury could occur.note: the driver is advised not to operate vehicle until proper adjustmentshave been made.
- Campaign:
- 82V104000 on 10/27/1982
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1981 - 08/31/1982
- Affected:
- 74,985
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks with dana full-floating rear axles.system: power train; rear axle assembly.consequences of defect: this could result in partial loss of braking action orpartial or total separation of the left rear wheel and brake assembly. ineither case, loss of vehicle control and an accident could follow.
- Campaign:
- 84V034000 on 04/04/1984
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1979 - 11/30/1983
- Affected:
- 4,000
- Defect:
- Attaching bolts on fuel tank supports may not have been adequately tightened; also, the supports are too thin. high levels of stress, which could occur under normal operating conditions, could cause cracks to develop in the support straps. if the fuel tank supports fracture, the fuel tank will slip from the normal position, and fuel leakage could result.
- Correction:
- Fuel tank supports and fasteners will be replaced without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description:shuttle buses equipped with mid-ship fuel tank supports.system: fuel systems; fuel tank supports.consequences of defect: fuel leakage may lead to a vehicle fire and personalinjury.
1982 FORD E350 TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- 83-16-23
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 985A29
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
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