1988 FORD F350 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 88V015000 on 02/15/1988
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1987 - 12/31/1987
- Affected:
- 55,000
- Defect:
- Steering/suspension systems may not adequately control steering type wobble allowing the front end to shimmy.
- Consequence:
- Severe shimmy could damage vehicle frame or steeringgear creating potential for loss of steering control.
- Correction:
- Modify and/or replace front suspension and steering components, tires, and frames.
- Notes:
- System: steering/suspension.vehicle description: trucks and chassis cabs.
- Campaign:
- 88V146000 on 09/11/1988
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1987 - 02/29/1988
- Affected:
- 57,400
- Defect:
- Sliding rear window may contain glazing panels which do not meet requirements of fmvss 205.
- Consequence:
- A fractured window may contain fragments that are largerthan the 425 grams allowed.
- Correction:
- Replace suspect window panels.
- Notes:
- System: rear window glazing/fmvss 205.vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with optional sliding rearwindow.
- Campaign:
- 92V026000 on 03/10/1992
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1987 - 07/31/1991
- Affected:
- 467,000
- Defect:
- A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. this caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.
- Consequence:
- Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.
- Correction:
- Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. in addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; front brake lining.vehicle description: f250 and f350 trucks with 7.3 l diesel and 7.5 l efiengines ; f250 and f350 4x4 models with 5.8 l efi engines.note: ford recommends vehicle operators do not exceed the gcwr and gvwr of theirvehicles, and proper maintenance of the brakes on these vehicles and any trailerparticularly when operating in mountainous areas with long, steep grades.
- Campaign:
- 96V071000 on 04/30/1996
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1987 - 09/29/1992
- Affected:
- 7,900,000
- Defect:
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Consequence:
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
- Notes:
- System: electrical; ignition switch. vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1988 FORD F350 TSBs (36)
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 010198
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may develop "cavitation" erosion in the cylinder wall of the engine. *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:
- 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:
- 0015
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *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:
- 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:
- 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
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