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  Safety Recalls of Ford F350 Vehicles

There have been 62 safety recalls for the Ford F350. 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 F350.

NHTSA Recall #: 96V071000; Apr. 25, 1996

This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford Aerostar, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar, 1988 Ford Bronco, 1989 Ford Bronco, 1990 Ford Bronco, 1991 Ford Bronco, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 1988 Ford Escort, 1989 Ford Escort, 1990 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford EXP, 1991 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1988 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F150, 1988 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1988 Ford F350, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350, 1988 Ford Mustang, 1989 Ford Mustang, 1990 Ford Mustang, 1991 Ford Mustang, 1992 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1988 Ford Tempo, 1989 Ford Tempo, 1990 Ford Tempo, 1991 Ford Tempo, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1989 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Mercury Cougar, 1989 Mercury Cougar, 1990 Mercury Cougar, 1991 Mercury Cougar, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1988 Mercury Topaz, 1989 Mercury Topaz, 1990 Mercury Topaz, 1991 Mercury Topaz, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Topaz
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Recall Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 94V040000; Feb. 23, 1994

Abrasion of the steel tube wall that eventually causes a fuel leak may result in a fire, if a source of ignition is present.

Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Ford Chassis, 1991 Ford Chassis, 1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1990 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F350, 1990 Ford Super Duty, 1991 Ford Super Duty
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 93V125000; Aug. 2, 1993

Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Ford F Super Duty, 1992 Ford F Super Duty, 1993 Ford F Super Duty, 1991 Ford F-150, 1992 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-250, 1992 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1992 Ford F-350, 1993 Ford F-350, 1990 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F350
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 92V026000; Mar. 3, 1992

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1988 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1988 Ford F350, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Recall 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V146000; Sep. 4, 1991

The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Ford E-150, 1991 Ford E-250, 1991 Ford E-350, 1989 Ford E150, 1990 Ford E150, 1989 Ford E250, 1990 Ford E250, 1989 Ford E350, 1990 Ford E350, 1989 Ford Econoline, 1990 Ford Econoline, 1991 Ford Econoline, 1989 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F350
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Ford F350 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jan. 26, 2009   Adaptive Equipment 108
Jan. 23, 2009   Adaptive Equipment 111
Apr. 25, 1996   Electrical System:ignition 7,900,000
Feb. 23, 1994   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 89,770
Aug. 2, 1993   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 1,131,000
Mar. 3, 1992   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/linings 467,000
Sep. 4, 1991   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices 350,000
Jun. 1, 1990   Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) 111,000
Aug. 15, 1989   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices 1,100
Jul. 14, 1989   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank 3,000
Sep. 2, 1988   Visibility:glass, Side/rear 57,400
Feb. 9, 1988   Suspension 55,000
Sep. 4, 1987   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 3,600,000
Mar. 27, 1986   Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior 630
Oct. 15, 1985   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank 32,400
Oct. 2, 1984   Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System 85,000
May. 22, 1984   Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly 36,400
Sep. 21, 1983   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 178
May. 2, 1983   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 1,800
Mar. 7, 1983   Power Train:automatic Transmission 98,162
Dec. 13, 1982   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 650
Dec. 13, 1982   Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields 67
Oct. 26, 1982   Power Train:axle Assembly 74,985
Oct. 26, 1982   Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments 600
Oct. 12, 1982   Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior 53
Mar. 15, 1982   Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack 12,500
Mar. 20, 1981   Wheels:rim 450
Feb. 13, 1981   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 26
Nov. 10, 1980   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 6,260
Aug. 6, 1980   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 24,400
Aug. 5, 1980   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 823
Jul. 28, 1980   Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior 9
Dec. 18, 1979   Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift 80,000
May. 15, 1979   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 82,000
Nov. 27, 1978   Power Train:automatic Transmission 7,000
Sep. 15, 1978   Power Train:automatic Transmission 22,000
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   Wheels:multi Piece 9,000
Dec. 15, 1977   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2
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. 23, 1977   Vehicle Speed Control 16,000
Sep. 13, 1977   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 60,000
Feb. 27, 1976   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist 101
Jul. 17, 1975   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 42,096
May. 29, 1975   Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System 2,709
Mar. 4, 1975   Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System 140,870
Mar. 4, 1975   Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System 140,870
Jun. 5, 1974   Seats:front Assembly:recliner 3,080
May. 21, 1973   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 11,301
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
May. 7, 1969   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 80,700
Aug. 13, 1968   Structure:body 13,490
May. 22, 1968   Exterior Lighting 160
Oct. 20, 1966   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 3,500


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Ford F350 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2008 Ford F350 2
2007 Ford F350 2
2006 Ford F350 2
2005 Ford F350 2
1990 Ford F350 6
1989 Ford F350 5
1988 Ford F350 4
1987 Ford F350 2
1986 Ford F350 2
1985 Ford F350 1
1984 Ford F350 3
1983 Ford F350 7
1982 Ford F350 2
1981 Ford F350 4
1980 Ford F350 5
1979 Ford F350 3
1978 Ford F350 9
1977 Ford F350 3
1976 Ford F350 1
1975 Ford F350 4
1974 Ford F350 1
1973 Ford F350 3
1972 Ford F350 3
1969 Ford F350 1
1968 Ford F350 2
1967 Ford F350 1