1985 FORD L 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 L SERIES TSBs (14)
- Bulletin:
- 942321
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- multi-piece driveshaft misalignment with center bearing. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC3393950201
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- wiper motors have been upgraded which now requires an installation kit. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC4119950201
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- l series wiper motor has been upgraded, which now requires an installation kit. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9546
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95531
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- new wiper arm assembly with improved spring durability. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9582
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- a revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9511169
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- revised blower motor switch. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 951212
- Component:
- 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
- Summary:
- ignition switch-overloading on switch contacts-vehicles equipped with city delivery instrument panel-built before 11/14/94. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC4197950401
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Unknown
- 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:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 96729
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, the back panel of the cab may crack. the cracking occurs at the spot welds on the top lh side of the back panel, on vehicles equipped with air fairings. *tt
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