There have been 39 safety recalls for the Ford F100. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford F100.
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Ford Aerostar, 1987 Ford Aerostar, 1986 Ford Bronco, 1987 Ford Bronco, 1986 Ford Bronco Ii, 1987 Ford Bronco Ii, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria, 1986 Ford Econoline, 1987 Ford Econoline, 1986 Ford Escort, 1987 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford Escort, 1986 Ford F100, 1987 Ford F100, 1986 Ford F150, 1987 Ford F150, 1986 Ford F250, 1987 Ford F250, 1986 Ford F350, 1987 Ford F350, 1986 Ford Mustang, 1987 Ford Mustang, 1986 Ford Ranger, 1987 Ford Ranger, 1986 Ford Taurus, 1987 Ford Taurus, 1986 Ford Thunderbird, 1987 Ford Thunderbird, 1986 Lincoln Continental, 1987 Lincoln Continental, 1986 Lincoln Mark Vii, 1987 Lincoln Mark Vii, 1988 Lincoln Mark Vii, 1986 Lincoln Town Car, 1987 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1986 Mercury Cougar, 1987 Mercury Cougar, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1986 Mercury Lynx, 1987 Mercury Lynx, 1986 Mercury Sable, 1987 Mercury Sable |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford Bronco, 1984 Ford Club Wagon, 1984 Ford E100, 1984 Ford E150, 1984 Ford E250, 1984 Ford E350, 1984 Ford Econoline, 1984 Ford F100, 1984 Ford F150, 1984 Ford F250, 1984 Ford F350, 1984 Ford Mustang, 1984 Mercury Capri |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Ford Club Wagon, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria, 1983 Ford Econoline, 1983 Ford F100, 1983 Ford F150, 1983 Ford F250, 1983 Ford F350, 1983 Ford LTD, 1983 Ford Thunderbird, 1983 Lincoln Continental, 1983 Lincoln Mark Vi, 1983 Lincoln Town Car, 1983 Mercury Cougar, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1983 Mercury Marquis |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Ford F100, 1981 Ford F100, 1980 Ford F150, 1981 Ford F150, 1980 Ford F250, 1981 Ford F250, 1980 Ford F350, 1981 Ford F350 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Recall Summary: The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. If the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Ford F100, 1981 Ford F150, 1981 Ford F250 |
| Component: STRUCTURE |
| Recall Summary: The involved trucks were manufactured with a certain portion of specified floor pan insulation material (beneath the right front passenger seat) omitted. Because of this omission, a section of the sheet metal floor pan was left exposed over the exhaust system in an area of possible passenger ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,600,000 |
| Oct. 2, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 85,000 |
| Mar. 7, 1983 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 98,162 |
| Mar. 15, 1982 | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack | 12,500 |
| May. 21, 1981 | Structure | 130 |
| Nov. 10, 1980 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 6,260 |
| Aug. 6, 1980 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 24,400 |
| Dec. 18, 1979 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 80,000 |
| Sep. 17, 1979 | Wheel | 40,000 |
| Aug. 7, 1979 | Wheel | 22,500 |
| May. 15, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 82,000 |
| Jan. 26, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 105 |
| Jan. 15, 1979 | Visibility:windshield | 12 |
| Nov. 27, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 7,000 |
| Sep. 15, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 22,000 |
| Sep. 11, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 103 |
| Aug. 7, 1978 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 7 |
| May. 15, 1978 | Steering:linkages | 77 |
| Feb. 16, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 47,339 |
| Jan. 30, 1978 | Wheel | 17,000 |
| Dec. 14, 1977 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 40,000 |
| Nov. 15, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 30,000 |
| Oct. 25, 1977 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 19,000 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Steering:linkages | 13,707 |
| Sep. 13, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 60,000 |
| Jun. 2, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 11 |
| Nov. 23, 1976 | Equipment:other:labels | 12,500 |
| Feb. 27, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist | 101 |
| Aug. 1, 1974 | Tires:tread/belt | 35,711 |
| Jun. 5, 1974 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 3,080 |
| May. 21, 1973 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 11,301 |
| Feb. 16, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 7,441 |
| Oct. 25, 1972 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 128 |
| Sep. 29, 1972 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1,033,800 |
| Aug. 24, 1972 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 1,950 |
| Nov. 22, 1971 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 28,459 |
| Sep. 25, 1970 | Tires:tread/belt | 6,000 |
| May. 7, 1969 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 80,700 |
| Oct. 20, 1966 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 3,500 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1987 Ford F100 | 1 |
| 1986 Ford F100 | 1 |
| 1984 Ford F100 | 1 |
| 1983 Ford F100 | 1 |
| 1981 Ford F100 | 3 |
| 1980 Ford F100 | 3 |
| 1979 Ford F100 | 8 |
| 1978 Ford F100 | 7 |
| 1977 Ford F100 | 4 |
| 1976 Ford F100 | 1 |
| 1974 Ford F100 | 2 |
| 1973 Ford F100 | 4 |
| 1972 Ford F100 | 3 |
| 1971 Ford F100 | 1 |
| 1970 Ford F100 | 1 |
| 1969 Ford F100 | 1 |
| 1967 Ford F100 | 1 |