1984 Ford F150
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Ford F150. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1984 Ford F150. Newest first.
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.
Remedy
The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
Owner complaints
15 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1984 ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, a clicking noise was heard when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled without warning. After multiple attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an…
TL* the contact owns a 1984 ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, a clicking noise was heard when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled without warning. After multiple attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle cable fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the throttle cable detached. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 264,070.
- Seat belts
Seatbelt locked up while I was reaching to turn on the a/c. It held me back and I couldn't reach the steering wheel. Crashed it into a ditch. also transmission drops from park to reverse if the engine IS revved. I have hit a vehicle and a pole as a result. *tr
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
This report IS not about the truck but a accelerator cable purchased from autozone supplied by pioneer inc part #ca-8438 accelerator cabol sticks and binds sent e-mail to pionc@aol.com about this problem with no response .at this time I have purchaesd 4 cabols that have failed one sticking the…
This report IS not about the truck but a accelerator cable purchased from autozone supplied by pioneer inc part #ca-8438 accelerator cabol sticks and binds sent e-mail to pionc@aol.com about this problem with no response .at this time I have purchaesd 4 cabols that have failed one sticking the cabol at 70 mph as I came off exit ramp . Aparently no one cares because I have got no response from them (someone could get killed) by this cheap defective product also on last purchase the part has been made even less costly by changing the old style of metal to plastic. My letter asked about warranty or replacement autozone says no pioneer has some form of liability dont they ? But they are not responding hope you can help. Michael n mcdonald michaelnealmcd54@aol.com. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While traveling vehicle would stall without any indication. A dealer's technician drove vehicle and noticed stalling. Technician stated that ignition switch needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle will not stay buckled, spring latch failed; ignition module failed and was replaced, wiring on harness for module lost insulation, casused repeated stalls
- Electrical system › Ignition
No summary
- Tires › Tread/belt
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on t highway, and heard thumbing noise. He had control of vehicle by holding on the steering wheel. the tire popped, and then he veered onto the road. front right tire tread had separated from wheel. tires were firestone #atx . the tires were replaced. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
When driving at night the headlights sometimes go off and come back on , took to repair shop can't find problem . *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicle will not start, due to bad weather conditions water IS getting into the air cleaner unit, causing the vehicle to cut off when driving. Consumer contacted the manufacturer the manufacturer IS aware of the problem and has corrected some models. *ak when it rains water enters the hood to…
Vehicle will not start, due to bad weather conditions water IS getting into the air cleaner unit, causing the vehicle to cut off when driving. Consumer contacted the manufacturer the manufacturer IS aware of the problem and has corrected some models. *ak when it rains water enters the hood to the engine compartment, there IS water in the air cleaner, if it does start it soon ingests water in the air cleaner cleaner and dies leaving consumer standed, manufacturer sent consumer to a local dealer who made the problem worse.*jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
When turning ignition on, switch turns over, keys rotates forward, ignition does not return to right position, notice sparks around steering column. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Truck was parked and caught on fire. Please describe . *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Attempting to start vehicle and it caught on fire underneath the dash. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failure, headlights and other accesories do not work unless you wiggle the switch. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Failure of the ignition switch have to bang on the ignition to start the vehicle. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- F-series fuel tank fires
F-series fuel tank fires
- Fuel leaks/fires
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires.leaks from fuel lines may also be acontributing cause to the engine compartment…
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires.leaks from fuel lines may also be acontributing cause to the engine compartment fires.---------------------------------------------------------------------------analysis:data indicates that the alleged problem may be caused by thespring lock quick connect couplings which connect the fuel supply andreturn lines to the engine as well as fuel leakage from the fuel lines.---------------------------------------------------------------------------proposed action: upgrade this pe to an ea.(ea87-020)===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
- 51669Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 42080Unknown
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
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