1997 FORD F350 Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V184000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 25, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected |
F350 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1200
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 25, 1996
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1200
Model Affected
1997 FORD F350
1997 Ford F-350 Defect Summary:
THE RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING.
Defect Consequence:
A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO VERIFY THAT THE RETAINER CLIPS ARE INSTALLED AND IF CLIPS ARE MISSING WILL INSTALL CLIPS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1200
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1997 FORD F350 Recall ID from NHTSA: 01X001000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 22, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Model Affected |
F350 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
13000000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 22, 2001
Vehicle Component:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
13000000
Model Affected
1997 FORD F350
1997 Ford F-350 Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
13000000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 01B77
1997 FORD F350 Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V187000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 29, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
TIRES:BEAD |
| Model Affected |
F350 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
31600
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1997
Vehicle Component:
TIRES:BEAD
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
31600
Model Affected
1997 FORD F350
1997 Ford F-350 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS. THE TIRES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED DURING MOUNTING ONTO THE WHEELS. ONLY TRUCKS PRODUCED AT THE CUAUTITLAN, MEXICO PLANT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 1996, AND JULY 17, 1997, WERE AFFECTED BY THE DEFECT.
Defect Consequence:
THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE WAS CUT WHICH COULD RESULT IN AIR LOSS. SUDDEN AIR LOSS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLES AND THIS RECALL AFFECTING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ONLY, FORD WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CLAIMS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
31600
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 97S90
1997 FORD F350 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V286000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 01, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
F350 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1200000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 01, 2006
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1200000
Model Affected
1997 FORD F350
1997 Ford F-350 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Defect Consequence:
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1200000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 05S28