'83 Ford E-350 Econoline Recalls
| Recall Date: |
AUG 09, 1988 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
14975
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 09, 1988
Model Affected:
1983 FORD E350
Summary:
EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES OR ENGINE BYPASS HOSES.
Consequence:
ENGINE COOLANT COULD DISCHARGE ONTO THE ENGINE AND ITSEXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES.
Remedy:
REPLACE HOSES AND RADIATOR CAPS; INSTALL HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE ALUMINIZED STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLERS.
Potential Units Affected:
14975
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
AUG 15, 1989 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2700
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 15, 1989
Model Affected:
1983 FORD E350
Summary:
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
Consequence:
HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy:
REROUTE AND REPAIR HOSE AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
2700
Notes:
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES
| Recall Date: |
DEC 13, 1982 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
650
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 13, 1982
Model Affected:
1983 FORD E350
Summary:
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DIODE IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT THAT MAY SHORT DURING ENGINE STARTING DUE TO INADEQUATE CAPACITY TO WITHSTAND CURRENT DRAW. A SHORT CIRCUIT WOULD RESULT IN NORMAL ENGINE STARTING, BUT THE PUMP WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUPPLY THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE ELEMENT IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT WITH A NEW RELAY FEED WIRING ASSEMBLY WHICH CONTAINS A LARGER CAPACITY DIODE, FREE OF CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
650
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 14, 1985 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
8500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 14, 1985
Model Affected:
1983 FORD E350
Summary:
WHEN FRONTALLY IMPACTED INTO A FIXED BARRIER AT 30 MPH, AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 301, THE LEFT FRAME RAILS OF SUCH VEHICLES MAY DISPLACE INBOARD, PINCHING THE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND ENGINE SUFFICIENTLY TO DISPLACE THE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN ROD, ALLOWING THE CONTENTS OF THE CANISTER TO DRAIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAK DURING OR AFTER A CRASH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
INSTALL A CANISTER SHIELD, A REVISED DESIGN DRAIN ROD SHIELD, AND MODIFY FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MOUNTING BRACKET.
Potential Units Affected:
8500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUL 21, 1987 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
16000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 21, 1987
Model Affected:
1983 FORD E350
Summary:
EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.
Consequence:
FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy:
MODIFICATION OF THE BASE FUEL VENTING AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TO REDUCE OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.
Potential Units Affected:
16000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
OCT 26, 1982 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
74985
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 26, 1982
Model Affected:
1983 FORD E350
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LOCK WEDGES WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
74985
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
SEP 09, 1987 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
188000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 09, 1987
Model Affected:
1983 FORD E350
Summary:
VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS.
Consequence:
THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy:
INSTALL MODIFICATION KITS TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL EXPULSION AND TO SHIELD UNDERBODY COMPONENTS FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.
Potential Units Affected:
188000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 1984 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 23, 1984
Model Affected:
1983 FORD E350
Summary:
ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE SUPPORT STRAPS. IF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS FRACTURE, THE FUEL TANK WILL SLIP FROM THE NORMAL POSITION, AND FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
FUEL TANK SUPPORTS AND FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
4000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY