1984 Ford F250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Ford F250. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1984 Ford F250. 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.
Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. Crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
A protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge.
The involved vehicles were assembled with bolts of an incorrect size for attachment of the front engine mounts to the engine. The engine mount bolts will loosen and eventually fall off and the engine may come off its front engine mounts. This could result in the fuel line becoming damaged or separated in conditions such as driving over rough roads or in the…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Upon inspection, dealer will replace mount bolts with bolts of the proper size.
Owner complaints
10 complaints6 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 65 mph front driver's side tire tread separated. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Dayton baja widetrack radial tire tread separated while driving causing minor vehicle damage. nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tires were starting to get bubbles in the tread, and plies were separating. vehicle was wobbling with three of the tires.all tires were experiencing this problem. Those tires were exchanged. Fourth tire exploded. Problems happened with 1ST tire at 10,000 miles, 2ND at 50,000 miles, 3RD at 72,000 miles , and 4TH at 73,000 miles.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch fire.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
During operation smoke was noticed coming from under the dash and the hood, resulting in the wiring harness being burned. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
While driving, turned air-conditioner, smoke started coming engine/air conditioner vents, subsequently vehicle engulfed in flames. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle fire. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering column. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Upon starting the vehicle it made a loud thump, resulting in a fire, burning all ignition cables. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The truck burned up from a fire that was started at the fir wall of the engine compartment. The fireman said it was electrical. Please describe. *ak
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)===
- Rear wheel lockup
Summary: the 6.9L diesel engine was not utilized in the subject vehiclesprior to the 1983 model year.a proportioning valve was added and thefront brake metering valve (which delays front brake application) wasdeleted on 1984 models.ford issued a service bulletin in november 1983recommending that a 275 psi…
Summary: the 6.9L diesel engine was not utilized in the subject vehiclesprior to the 1983 model year.a proportioning valve was added and thefront brake metering valve (which delays front brake application) wasdeleted on 1984 models.ford issued a service bulletin in november 1983recommending that a 275 psi proportioning valve be installed for ownerswho complain of excessive rear brake sensitivity.analysis:the 6.9L diesel engine increases vehicle weight by almost900 lbs. Compared to a truck with a smaller V-8 gasoline engine. Most ofthe additional weight IS supported by the front wheels.the design chan-ges incorporated in 1984 appear to have corrected the problem.status:final etf test report received 6/15/87.ir response dated10/12/87.
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.
- 3055147Unknown
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601281A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system.
- 601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull.
- 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.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
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