1992 FORD F-350 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
92V006000 on 03/05/1992
Component:
Structure:body:door
Manufactured:
06/30/1991 - 10/31/1991
Affected:
190,000
Defect:
Water can enter the door latch release cable. if the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.
Consequence:
The malfunction of the door latch release can result inthree different problems: 1) the door will not be able to be relatched, 2) theinside door handle can become inoperative, and 3) the door could appear to belatched when it is not, allowing the door to open unexpectedly if it is jarred,and increasing the risk of injury to the adjacent seat occupant.
Correction:
Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.
Notes:
System: structure; door latch.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles, light trucks and medium trucks.
Campaign:
92V112000 on 08/16/1992
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured:
07/31/1991 - 04/30/1992
Affected:
48,000
Defect:
The sound insulation on the engine side of the dash panel can contact the exhaust manifold.
Consequence:
Contact between the insulation and the hot exhaustmanifold may result in a engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Dealers will modify the sound insulator at no cost to owners.
Notes:
System: engine compartment; sound insulation.vehicle description: trucks and chassis cabs equipped with 7.3 liter dieselengines.
Campaign:
93V125000 on 07/26/1993
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Affected:
1,131,000
Defect:
A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. when this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.
Consequence:
Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Correction:
Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: light trucks and chassis cabs with gasoline engines anddual fuel tanks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not corrected within a reasonable time without chargeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance,please contact ford's customer assistance center, 300 renaissance center,p.o. box 43360, detroit, mi 48243. also contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
94V169001 on 11/22/1994
Component:
Parking brake:conventional
Manufactured:
06/30/1991 - 04/30/1994
Affected:
835,791
Defect:
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Consequence:
When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. the parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Correction:
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Notes:
System: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles with manual transmissions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
01X001000 on 05/21/2001
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Affected:
13,000,000
Defect:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.
Consequence:
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Correction:
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Campaign:
01I008000 on 07/18/2001
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
07/21/1989 - 08/23/1993
Affected:
1,556,221
Defect:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1990-1993 ford f-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, or 7.5 liter gasoline fueled engines. some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check valve in the fuel pump/sender assembly. fuel may be supplied from one tank and some or all of the unused fuel may be returned to the other tank.
Consequence:
Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.
Correction:
Ford is extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. if a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. if the vehicle is experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge.
Notes:
Ford has decided to conduct an extended coverage program to extend the warranty coverage for potential fuel cross flow problems. owners can contact ford at1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.
Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1992 FORD F-350 TSBs (71)

Bulletin:
BC4225
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
vehicles with manual transmission may have a lack of power or no start condition caused by a plugged catalytic converter or muffler. *tw
Bulletin:
95521
Component:
114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Summary:
under hood wire harness may become chafed. *tw
Bulletin:
95522
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
some diesel powered vehicles are experiencing drive belt tracking concerns due to front end accessory drive pulleys (fead) misalignment. *tw
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:
95619
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
new design transmission range sensor. *tw
Bulletin:
BC2681950503
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
lack of power or no start condition may be due to exhaust restriction caused by a plugged catalytic converter and/or muffler. *tw
Bulletin:
95711
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power or a no start condition due to an exhaust restriction. *tw
Bulletin:
9585
Component:
221200 seats:front assembly:recliner
Summary:
a rattle from the split seat bench may be due to a loose or missing seat bushing. *tw
Bulletin:
9588
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw
Bulletin:
9597
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
95912
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
951015
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
hydromounted cab - evaporative emission lines rubbing on the fender. *tw
Bulletin:
95522
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
accessory drive belts - all 7.3 idi diesels come off accessory drive pulleys - vehicles built after 2/15/92. *tw
Bulletin:
951112
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw
Bulletin:
951113
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw
Bulletin:
BC4225
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
951515
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
steering gear-replacement of bendix, steering gear with new ross steeering gear. *sd
Bulletin:
951713
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
generator-motorcraft 95amp-front bearing concern-fd1060/1460 engines- vehicles built before 7/3/95. *sd
Bulletin:
BC0131960102
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
4x4 front axles must use hypoid 4x4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4x4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. it is not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in these front axles.
Bulletin:
95212
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
Bulletin:
BC0678961025
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
96246
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
Bulletin:
96249
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
962412
Component:
051120 parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Summary:
Brakes - rear parking brake cable binds - vehicles built before 8/20/96 - all chassis cab vehicles are excluded. *tw
Bulletin:
96221
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
Bulletin:
962612
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
97215
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra. *tw
Bulletin:
97310
Component:
021242 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket
Summary:
Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd
Bulletin:
9747
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
Bulletin:
9748
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9l engine. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3287970206
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder. *tw
Bulletin:
9778
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only. *jd
Bulletin:
97511
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
Bulletin:
9768
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
Bulletin:
985A13
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
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:
985A35
Component:
051120 parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Summary:
The rear parking brake cables may bind and not allow the rear brake shoes to return fully to the anchor pins after the parking brake is applied. *yc
Bulletin:
985A37
Component:
041000 service brakes, air:controls
Summary:
The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc
Bulletin:
985A38
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc
Bulletin:
9888
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:
9848
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
Bulletin:
98419
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728. *yc
Bulletin:
9852
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:
9864
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
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:
98113
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. *tt
Bulletin:
98115
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Information regarding random hairline cracks, "star cracking" in rear sheet molding composite (smc) fenders - dual rear vehicles operating in severe duty conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
98122
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Performance enhancement for defroster. *tt
Bulletin:
98123
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
010198
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles may develop "cavitation" erosion in the cylinder wall of the engine. *tt
Bulletin:
99129
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
Bulletin:
12905
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt
Bulletin:
983074
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt
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
Bulletin:
98122
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Information on the defroster performance enhancement.
Bulletin:
98158
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Front end shimmy may occur at various driving speeds and is usually induced when hitting bumps, such as large potholes or rough railroad crossings. shimmy is not always verified during road test. *ak
Bulletin:
98167
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak
Bulletin:
98168
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd
Bulletin:
0011
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.
Bulletin:
0012
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs
Bulletin:
0013
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs
Bulletin:
0038
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs
Bulletin:
96720
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing front end shimmy occurring at various driving speeds and is usually induced when hitting bumps such as large potholes or rough railroad crossings. *tt
Bulletin:
96728
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt
Bulletin:
985A12
Component:
354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
Summary:
Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
99152
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:
002310
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
Bulletin:
01156
Component:
138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Bulletin:
01157
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
Bulletin:
03148
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt

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