1983 FORD E350 Recalls (8)
- 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:
- 82V124000 on 12/16/1982
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1982 - 09/30/1982
- Affected:
- 650
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: under such circumstances, a vehicle may stall withoutprior warning, creating the potential for a vehicle accident. (vehicle willrestart but will stall again in 5 to 10 seconds).
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 85V061000 on 05/20/1985
- Component:
- Fuel system, diesel
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1983 - 03/31/1985
- Affected:
- 8,500
- Defect:
- When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. consequence of defect: fuel leak during or after a crash increases the possibility of a fire.
- Correction:
- Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: vans, super vans, super wagons and club wagons equippedwith 6.9 liter diesel engines. system: fuel/fmvss 301.
- Campaign:
- 87V113000 on 07/21/1987
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 07/31/1987
- Affected:
- 16,000
- Defect:
- Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.
- Consequence:
- Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.
- Correction:
- Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.
- Notes:
- System: fuel.vehicle description: ambulance, ford econoline e350 cutaway chassis and vans,equipped with 7.5 liter engines.
- Campaign:
- 87V144000 on 09/08/1987
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 07/31/1987
- Affected:
- 188,000
- Defect:
- Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
- Consequence:
- This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
- Correction:
- Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
- Notes:
- System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines.
- Campaign:
- 88V133000 on 08/15/1988
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1976 - 06/30/1987
- Affected:
- 14,975
- Defect:
- Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
- Consequence:
- Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.
- Correction:
- Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.
- Notes:
- System: engine hoses.vehicle description: ambulance vehicles manufactured from ford cutaway chassisand vans.
- Campaign:
- 89V140000 on 08/24/1989
- Component:
- Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1982 - 06/30/1986
- Affected:
- 2,700
- Defect:
- Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
- Consequence:
- Hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.
- Correction:
- Reroute and repair hose as necessary.
- Notes:
- System:heater hose.vehicle description:types ii and iii gasoline ambulances built on ford e350chassis.
1983 FORD E350 TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- 95524
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- there may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 83-16-23
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- BC2893950401
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 98030298420
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system. *yc
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