Ford F-350 1990

• Recall 5439 [USA]: Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 31480 [USA]: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
  The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
  dealers will replace the ignition switch.
  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.

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• Recall 19685 [USA]: Abrasion of the steel tube wall that eventually causes a fuel leak may result in a fire, if a source of ignition is present.
  The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. Continued contact leads to abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually results in a fuel leak.
  ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.
  system: fuel; fuel lines; metallic.Vehicle description: light duty and super duty pickup trucks and chassis over 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating equipped with 7.5l engines.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 19382 [USA]: Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
  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.
  replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
  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.

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• Recall 19038 [USA]: The lodged keys can cause loss of steering control, whichcan result in an accident when the vehicle is being used on the highway.
  Keys attached to the key ring of an ignition key while it is in the vehicle ignition can become lodged in the steering lock receiver as the steering wheel is being turned.
  a shield will be positioned between the steering wheel and the ignition switch and held in place by the steering lock band.
  system: steering.Vehicle description: ford trucks adapted for use on railroad tracks and as overthe road vehicles.

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• Recall 21319 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 24498 [USA]: When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. this could result in an accident.
  Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
  install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
  system: park gear snap ring.Vehicle description: 4 x 2 light trucks and vans equipped with one-piecedriveshaft and an e40d transmission.

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• Recall 24196 [USA]: Fuel could be transferred from one tank to the other,possibly resulting in fuel overflow and spillage, in presence of an ignitionsource, a fire could occur.
  Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.
  replace fuel line assembly.
  system:fuel line assembly.Vehicle description:light duty trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks.

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• Recall 1994043 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Note: vehicles equipped with 7.5 litre engines. The fuel return tube, which connects the frame fuel return line with the engine fuel rail, may contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. This could lead to abrasion of the steel tube and result in a fuel leak. Correction: fuel return tubes will be replaced with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon lines and a vinyl guard will be installed on the body weld flange.

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• Recall 1992026 [Canada]: Brakes
  Note: vehicles with 7.3 litre diesel and 7.5 litre efi engines over 8500 lb. Gvwr and 4x4 models with 5.8 litre efi engines. When vehicles are operated at or near gvwr or gcwr (gross combination weight rating when trailer towing), brake effectiveness may diminish due to overheating of the front brakes. This may result in longer than normal stopping distances and a low brake pedal and could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons will be installed on all affected vehicles. In addition, vehicles equipped with 7.5 litre engines will have insulation installed on engine compartment brake lines.

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• Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage investigation # EA99032

  On july 14, 1993 ford filed a defect information report concerning fuel tank cross flow leakage on f-series light trucks and cab chassis built from july 22, 1989 through december 17, 1992.The remedy was to replace the fuel pressure regulator and install a check valve between each fuel supply line and fuel tank (2) to repair the supply side fuel cross flow problem (recall 93v-125).Odi opened rq98-008 on may 29, 1998 because of the large number of alleged remedy failures and reports of fuel cross flow on vehicles outside of the recall population.Based onthe information received from ford on august 11, september 30, and december 15, 1998, and the increasing trend of remedy failures and out of scope crossflow reports, odi opened ea99-032 on november 4, 1999.The attached engineering analysis closing report fully describes the results of this investigation and reason for closing.The subject vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to malfunctions in the fuel system.When fuel is pumped or returned to the non-operating tank (cross flow), the capacity of the non-operating tank can be exceeded, causing fuel to overflow past the filler cap, creating a fire potential.
  

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• Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaks investigation # PE94004

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• Alternator belt failure investigation # EA93014

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• Fuel expulsion investigation # EA93001

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• Loss of brake effectivenes investigation # EA91044

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• Fuel expulsion investigation # EA91031

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• Spare tire fires investigation # PE91090

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• Loss of brake effectivenes investigation # PE91077

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• Transmission fluid fires investigation # PE91064

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• Trnsmssion park gear fail investigation # PE90056

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Dt: the cross over of the fuel improperly overfills the second tank, spilling fuel out of vehicle. There were 2 safety recalls of this item. But ford was saying that one recall was taken care of by a previous owner. The second recall expired, and ford will not fix this problem. Ford has been contacted by the customer and the repair facility. Ford was still not willing to help. This has been a problem for a couple of months. The customer was having it repaired at his own expense. If there was a safety issue on this problem it should be taken care off by dealer no matter how many times it comes up.*ak *jb

Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall repairs about 5 years ago. Vehicle had duel gas tanks. The recall was issued because one tank would pump gas into the other tank, and when it was full it would spill over, creating a fire hazard. After recall repairs were done the problem recurred. Consumer felt that the proper work for the recall was insufficiently done because of what was happening currently. *ak

I am speaking on behalf of the owner, i am ted schore of ocala,fl pineywoods automotive 352-629-6727 the customer had the truck towed in because of a no start (battery was bad) and after the repair and running noticed a fuel smell and large fuel leak from the bell housing area. The leak was from the fuel return line from the pressure regulator to the connection to the line from the tank, approx 12 inches long and metal. The pinch weld above the bell housing rubbed the line through. I check for service bulletins and recalls and found a recall number 94s80, i called the local ford dealer to arrange towing and for the recall to be performed and was told the recall had already been done by bay harbor ford in englewood florida. I called the 1-800 number given to me by the local dealer (dearborn?) and was told the it had indeed been done but they were not going to do anything about it now, i informed them that although they show it being done that it was not they pretty much said it was not fords problem and the customer would have to pay to have it repaired. Well my problem is this. The bay harbor ford has been paid to perform the recall but it has not been done. The old line was metal where the new recall was for a plastic line, the kit also had a vinyl trim piece to cover the pinch weld that rubbed the line in the first place. The kit number from ford was f4tz-9j332-a i was told it was on national back order but the parts man was able to get it through another ford dealer. I just wanted to inform you of this because it was a real fire danger and unsafe to drive. Ford"s attitude was just plain wrong. I would think that the dearborn office would have paid to have the truck towed to the nearest dealer, inspected, made note of the recall not being done, performed the recall and go after bay harbor ford, but in so many words i was told tough. I think i saved them from a big lawsuit as the customer hauls horses. Big dollar horses.

While driving emergency spare tire underneath vehicle caught on fire. Fire was caused by exhaust pipe being too close. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

This particular tire exploded @ about 60 mph on my truck .I had a 5th wheel trailer on behind at the time . It caused 1150.00 dollars damage to the truck. This is the 7th or eighth tire of the same brand &type that i had go bad. The others had the belts come loose and start viberating. I would take them back to a sears store and they would give me an adjustment and charge me 75% of a new tire and put the same type back on. I would question them about the safty of the tire & they would just shake their heads. The first two tires were bought in farmington nm. On the28th of july 1998.The last two were bought the 19 of oct.1999 . Two more were removed the 6th of sept. 2000 but were replaced with different type . Iwas told the quit making it in my size. I still have three in my posession . One is blown and they want me to send it to pirelli for evauation. Sears wants to pass the buck to pirelli . It is my contention the tires are diffenetly dangerous to the public. I was very lucky to have been able to bring my truck under control . I might add that these tires that have lost their belts have been on all for corners of the truck when they went bad. Thank you for your time.*ak (dot number: chor524 tiresize: 235 85 r16)

Consumer was traveling 60 mph & vehicle stalled. Rear fuel tank spilled gas all over highway. When vehicle was being towed to ford dealer fuel tank fell off. Shield that guards the tank dropped & gas lines were disconnected. *ak

Back of the fuse box melted, and consumer lost electrical power. *ak

When filling up both dual tanks fuel spits back out and that could cause a fire. *ak

Engine was losing raw fuel from a leak which was going into the exhaust system. This caused the catalytic convertor to burn. Have been to service center. *ak