There have been 9 safety recalls for the Ford F Series. 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 F Series.
This could result in increased stopping distances orincreased pedal pressure required for a given stopping distance, which couldcause an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Ford B Series, 1990 Ford F Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: Incorrect size master cylinder installed will provide less line pressure to wheel cylinders for a given pedal pressure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in dragging brakes, brake fade, orpremature wear and/or heat damage to brake system components, reducing brakingefficiency which could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Ford F Series, 1990 Ford F Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
| Recall Summary: Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford F Series, 1989 Ford F Series |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford B Series, 1985 Ford B Series, 1984 Ford C600, 1985 Ford C600, 1984 Ford C6000, 1985 Ford C6000, 1984 Ford C700, 1985 Ford C700, 1984 Ford C7000, 1985 Ford C7000, 1984 Ford C800, 1985 Ford C800, 1984 Ford C8000, 1985 Ford C8000, 1984 Ford F Series, 1985 Ford F Series, 1984 Ford L Series, 1985 Ford L Series, 1984 Ford Ln Series, 1985 Ford Ln Series |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR |
| Recall Summary: The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Ford B Series, 1976 Ford B Series, 1977 Ford B Series, 1978 Ford B Series, 1979 Ford B Series, 1975 Ford C Series, 1976 Ford C Series, 1977 Ford C Series, 1978 Ford C Series, 1979 Ford C Series, 1975 Ford Cl Series, 1976 Ford Cl Series, 1977 Ford Cl Series, 1978 Ford Cl Series, 1979 Ford Cl Series, 1975 Ford F Series, 1976 Ford F Series, 1977 Ford F Series, 1978 Ford F Series, 1979 Ford F Series, 1975 Ford L Series, 1976 Ford L Series, 1977 Ford L Series, 1978 Ford L Series, 1979 Ford L Series, 1975 Ford W Series, 1976 Ford W Series, 1977 Ford W Series, 1978 Ford W Series, 1979 Ford W Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. A nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. Continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 7, 2003 | Structure | 3,674 |
| May. 24, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 365 |
| May. 21, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist | 3,200 |
| Jan. 24, 1989 | Steering:linkages | 24,454 |
| Dec. 20, 1985 | Parking Brake:driveline:air | 51,500 |
| Mar. 29, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 65,000 |
| Jul. 3, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 125,000 |
| Oct. 25, 1977 | Tires:markings | 5,000 |
| Mar. 3, 1976 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket | 11,911 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 2002 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 2001 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 2000 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 1990 Ford F Series | 2 |
| 1989 Ford F Series | 2 |
| 1988 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 1985 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 1984 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 1979 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 1978 Ford F Series | 2 |
| 1977 Ford F Series | 2 |
| 1976 Ford F Series | 2 |
| 1975 Ford F Series | 3 |
| 1974 Ford F Series | 2 |
| 1973 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 1972 Ford F Series | 1 |
| 1971 Ford F Series | 1 |