1985 FORD E350 Recalls (10)
- 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:
- 86V094000 on 07/21/1986
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1985 - 02/28/1986
- Affected:
- 70,125
- Defect:
- The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.
- Correction:
- Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
- Notes:
- System: steering. vehicle description: e350 econoline and club wagons.
- Campaign:
- 86V092000 on 07/21/1986
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1983 - 10/31/1985
- Affected:
- 2,100
- Defect:
- Composite graphite driveshafts are subject to overheating while idling, which may result in the driveshaft twisting and shortening causing the slip yoke to disconnect from the transmission. consequence of defect: if the driveshaft disconnects from the transmission the vehicle would become immobile without warning.
- Correction:
- Install metal driveshaft.
- Notes:
- System: driveshaft. vehicle description: rv and commercial cutaway econoline incomplete vehiclesequipped with 7.5 liter engines, c6 transmissions, and dual rear wheels.
- Campaign:
- 87V111000 on 07/21/1987
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 07/31/1987
- Affected:
- 250
- Defect:
- Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.
- Consequence:
- Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.
- Correction:
- Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
- Notes:
- System: fuel/tank vapor valve.vehicle description: ambulance, econoline e350 vans and cutaway chassis with7.5 liter engines.
- 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:
- 89V062000 on 04/24/1989
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1982 - 01/31/1989
- Affected:
- 228
- Defect:
- Nylon ties that support the main wiring harness to the chassis could wear and break due to excessive vibration. thus, wiring harness could fall on engine components and short circuit.
- Consequence:
- This could cause loss of electrical system which couldresult in an underhood fire.
- Correction:
- Install retrofit rit of plastic-coated metal clamps, loom for positive battery cables and re-route wiring.
- Notes:
- System: electrical wiring/harness.vehicle description: type ii and iii ambulances built on ford chassis.
- Campaign:
- 89V139000 on 08/24/1989
- Component:
- Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1984 - 06/30/1987
- Affected:
- 500
- 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:gas chassis - cutaway and van ambulances.
- 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.
1985 FORD E350 TSBs (4)
- 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:
- 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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