'89 Ford F-250 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
JUN 01, 1990 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Model Affected: |
F250 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
111000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 01, 1990
Model Affected:
1989 FORD F250
Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
Potential Units Affected:
111000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected: |
F250 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
7900000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Model Affected:
1989 FORD F250
Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
7900000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUL 14, 1989 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
| Model Affected: |
F250 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 14, 1989
Model Affected:
1989 FORD F250
Summary:
SHIELDS ON THE FRONTS OF THE MIDSHIP MOUNTED FUEL TANKS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 30 MPH IMPACT TEST OFFMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
Remedy:
INSTALL FUEL TANK SHIELDS.
Potential Units Affected:
3000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAR 03, 1992 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS |
| Model Affected: |
F250 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
467000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 03, 1992
Model Affected:
1989 FORD F250
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
467000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
SEP 04, 1991 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES |
| Model Affected: |
F250 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
350000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 04, 1991
Model Affected:
1989 FORD F250
Summary:
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence:
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
Potential Units Affected:
350000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
NOV 18, 1988 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
F250 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
300
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 18, 1988
Model Affected:
1989 FORD F250
Summary:
FUEL RESERVOIR SHIELDS, THAT PROTECT THE RESERVOIR FROM CONTACT BY THE TRANSFER CASE IN CERTAIN FRONTAL IMPACTS, WERE NOT INSTALLED.
Consequence:
FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THAT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
INSTALL FUEL RESERVOIR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS.
Potential Units Affected:
300
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY