| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected |
F350 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7900000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7900000
Model Affected
1988 FORD F350
1988 Ford F-350 Defect Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7900000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 02, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Model Affected |
F350 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
57400
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 02, 1988
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
57400
Model Affected
1988 FORD F350
1988 Ford F-350 Defect Summary:
SLIDING REAR WINDOW MAY CONTAIN GLAZING PANELS WHICH DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 205.
Defect Consequence:
A FRACTURED WINDOW MAY CONTAIN FRAGMENTS THAT ARE LARGERTHAN THE 425 GRAMS ALLOWED.
Remedy:
REPLACE SUSPECT WINDOW PANELS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
57400
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 09, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION |
| Model Affected |
F350 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
55000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 09, 1988
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
55000
Model Affected
1988 FORD F350
1988 Ford F-350 Defect Summary:
STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL STEERING TYPE WOBBLE ALLOWING THE FRONT END TO SHIMMY.
Defect Consequence:
SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE VEHICLE FRAME OR STEERINGGEAR CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy:
MODIFY AND/OR REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS, TIRES, AND FRAMES.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
55000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 03, 1992 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS |
| Model Affected |
F350 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
467000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 03, 1992
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
467000
Model Affected
1988 FORD F350
1988 Ford F-350 Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
467000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY