Ford F250 1983

• Recall 28548 [USA]: Vehicle description: trucks; 4x4 chassis cabs equipped with 6.9 liter dieselengines. vehicles equipped with a pickup box that
  Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. Crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
  a protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge.
  vehicle description: trucks; 4x4 chassis cabs equipped with 6.9 liter dieselengines. Vehicles equipped with a pickup box that was removed after delivery(to install other aftermarket bodies).System: fuel system: fuel water separator canister.Consequences of defect: if the fuel water separator canister is punctured, fuelleakage could cause a fire resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants.

• Recall 1984091 [Canada]: In a frontal collision situation the support bracket for the windshield washer fluid and overflow coolant reservoir could punc
  In a frontal collision situation the support bracket for the windshield washer fluid and overflow coolant reservoir could puncture the fuel/water separator canister and cause fuel leakage thus creating a risk of fire. Vehicles affected are those with 6.9 litre diesel engines.

• Recall 1983047 [Canada]: Trucks equipped with 6.9 litre engines. these vehicles may not comply with cmvss 301 - fuel system integrity.
  Trucks equipped with 6.9 litre engines. These vehicles may not comply with cmvss 301 - fuel system integrity.

• Recall 1982089 [Canada]: Hood hinge link assemblies may be susceptible to disengagement of the hood assist spring. if the spring were to disengage, the
  Hood hinge link assemblies may be susceptible to disengagement of the hood assist spring. If the spring were to disengage, the remaining hood hginge assembly would not be sufficient to maintain the hood in an open position and it would fall under its own weight, thereby exposing individuals in the vicinity of the open hood to possible injuries.

• Recall 1982100 [Canada]: A diode in the electric fuel pump circuit may be of inadequate capacity to withstand current draw during engine starting. this
  A diode in the electric fuel pump circuit may be of inadequate capacity to withstand current draw during engine starting. This would cause a short cirucit in the electrical supply to the fuel pump which would result in normal engine starting but fuel would not continue to be provided to the engine. Vehicles with this condition would stall without prior warning after a short period of operation.

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• F-series fuel tank fires investigation as of 19890126

  F-series fuel tank fires
  

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• Rear wheel lockup investigation as of 19850712

  Summary: the 6.9l diesel engine was not utilized in the subject vehiclesprior to the 1983 model year.A proportioning valve was added and thefront brake metering valve (which delays front brake application) wasdeleted on 1984 models.Ford issued a service bulletin in november 1983recommending that a 275 psi proportioning valve be installed for ownerswho complain of excessive rear brake sensitivity.Analysis:the 6.9l diesel engine increases vehicle weight by almost900 lbs. Compared to a truck with a smaller v-8 gasoline engine. Most ofthe additional weight is supported by the front wheels.The design chan-ges incorporated in 1984 appear to have corrected the problem.Status:final etf test report received 6/15/87.Ir response dated10/12/87.
  

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• Seat belt reel location - seatbelt investigation as of 19840329

  Seat belt reel location - seatbelt
  

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