There have been 4 safety recalls for the Ford F Series (light). 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 (light).
Separation of accelerator linkage and return springscould occur, causing the time for the engine to return to idle from an openthrottle position to substantially increase.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Ford B Series, 1987 Ford F Series (light), 1987 Ford F Series (medium), 1987 Ford L Series (heavy) |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: Diesel engine goveernor lever assemblies may have been improperly assembled so that one or more of three retaining prongs may not be engaged in the governor lever pivot shafts. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Ford Club Wagon, 1980 Ford E Series, 1980 Ford Econoline, 1980 Ford F Series (light) |
| Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION |
| Recall Summary: Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc. During vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Ford F Series (light) |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: On certain vehicles, the pinch bolt and nut used to attach the intermediate steeriing shaft to the steering column were omitted during assembly. This could result in separation of the steering shaft from the steering column. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Ford F Series (light) |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified exhaust system heat shields. The absence of these shields could cause high floor pan temperatures and smoldering of the floor coverings under certain driving or engine malfunction conditions. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 27, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 2,060 |
| Jun. 9, 1980 | Wheels:center Section | 12,500 |
| Mar. 24, 1980 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 8,000 |
| Mar. 24, 1980 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 13,332 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1987 Ford F Series (light) | 1 |
| 1980 Ford F Series (light) | 3 |