1985 FORD F SERIES Recall

Campaign:: 85V168000 on 01/13/1986
Component:: Parking brake:driveline:air
Manufactured:: 07/31/1983 - 05/31/1985
Affected:: 51,500
Defect:: The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.
Correction:: Replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.
Notes:: System: hydraulic parking brake control valve.vehicle description: medium and heavy truck and bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes.

1985 FORD F SERIES TSBs (6)

Bulletin:: 96246
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
Bulletin:: 9848
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
Bulletin:: 9852
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:: 98246
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
Bulletin:: 99222
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:: 99196
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt