1984 Ford F350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Ford F350. 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 F350. 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
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Date of tire failure IS the most recent failure. Three previous tire failures have occurred at about six to nine month intervals. While each of these tires had been used considerably, the tire failure in each case has been identical. The failure in each case has been a severe and dramatic blowout.…
Date of tire failure IS the most recent failure. Three previous tire failures have occurred at about six to nine month intervals. While each of these tires had been used considerably, the tire failure in each case has been identical. The failure in each case has been a severe and dramatic blowout. the loss of tire pressure in each case has been instanteous and complete. The blowout in each incident has been transverse involving all of the tread surface and both sidewalls leaving only the tire beads intact. *Ak( dot number: uu101054m tire size: 9.50r16.5e )
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Electrical system; while parked, vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical short or shock in the dash. 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
- Antifreeze underhood fires
There is no summary currently available
- 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)===
- Dual rear wheel retention
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 3055148Unknown
- 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.
- 601281A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 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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