1989 FORD F SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:
89V009000 on 01/30/1989
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
09/30/1987 - 09/30/1988
Affected:
24,454
Defect:
Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy.
Consequence:
Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
Correction:
Install redesigned front axle track bar to crossmember bracket and if necessary, replace certain steering components.
Notes:
System: suspension/steering.vehicle description: f super duty trucks and chassis.

Campaign:
90V097000 on 05/30/1990
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Manufactured:
04/30/1989 - 01/31/1990
Affected:
3,200
Defect:
Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.
Consequence:
This could result in dragging brakes, brake fade, orpremature wear and/or heat damage to brake system components, reducing brakingefficiency which could result in an accident.
Correction:
Install revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components.
Notes:
System: power brake - power steering gear return line.vehicle description: f super duty motor home chassis and f super duty commercialchassis.

1989 FORD F SERIES TSBs (7)

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:
98217
Component:
044100 service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings
Summary:
Experiencing fluid on brake shoes and rear axle seal leak. *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

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