1992 Ford F-350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1992 Ford F-350. Newest first.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1990-1993 ford f-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, or 7.5 liter gasoline fueled engines. some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.
Remedy
Ford IS extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. if a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. if the vehicle IS experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford IS replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission IS not left in gear.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle IS parked.
A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Remedy
Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
The sound insulation on the engine side of the dash panel can contact the exhaust manifold.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Contact between the insulation and the hot exhaustmanifold may result in a engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the sound insulator at no cost to owners.
Water can enter the door latch release cable. If the vehicle IS operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The malfunction of the door latch release can result inthree different problems: 1) the door will not be able to be relatched, 2) theinside door handle can become inoperative, and 3) the door could appear to belatched when it IS not, allowing the door to open unexpectedly if it IS jarred,and increasing the risk of injury to the adjacent seat occupant.
Remedy
Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.
Owner complaints
52 complaints1 involved a crash5 involved a fire1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1992 ford F-350. While fueling the vehicle, the fuel was transferring to the rear fuel tank and overflowing. The failure caused fuel to leak out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to kalispell ford, in kalispell mt 59901, but the recall had expired. The manufacturer was…
TL* the contact owns a 1992 ford F-350. While fueling the vehicle, the fuel was transferring to the rear fuel tank and overflowing. The failure caused fuel to leak out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to kalispell ford, in kalispell mt 59901, but the recall had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
- Steering
1992 ford F-350 had equipment failure, causing it to strike the median wall. *Kb the consumer stated a failure within the steering caused the accident. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The defective check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. when this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spill. spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to the source of…
The defective check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. when this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spill. spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to the source of ignition. *ak the consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the recall had expired and that they would not fix it under the recall. *nm
- Fuel system, other
Consumer states that vehicle IS leaking fuel. Dealer notified.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel leaked out of the front tank.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Consumer states that when they had recall done, dealership forgot to install a part stated in the recall. Which cause recall redeem to fail. Went back, they corrected the problem, but later on problem reaccured. ts
- Tires
Vehicle being towed behind motorhome on I-29 north of st.joseph,mo. Heard noise and saw smoke and motorhome began drifting to right. after stopping to investigate found left front tire blown off wheel,brake line severed, running board missing and considerable damage to left door and fender. put…
Vehicle being towed behind motorhome on I-29 north of st.joseph,mo. Heard noise and saw smoke and motorhome began drifting to right. after stopping to investigate found left front tire blown off wheel,brake line severed, running board missing and considerable damage to left door and fender. put on spare then proceeded to palmyra, ne. For the evening. just after crossing in to wyoming the next day another loud report and the left rear tire blew out. same type of tire and same mileage as the front, only the belt had wrapped around the axle and locked up the wheel. I have this tire, what IS left of it anyway. conditions on both occurances: clear weather, temps in the mid to high 80 s, speed was 65 mph, traffic moderate. tires were checked and inflated to 50 psi prior to departing bartlett, tn. tread was about 50% on all four tires of the matched set. If vehicle had been driven instead of being towed, this could have been dangerous to occupents and other motorists in both incidents .*ak
- Tires
Tires separated at the bead joint on each tire after only 3,000 to 5,000 miles. exploded through the tread causing damage to vehicle. have used these tires for years without mishap until about two years ago. problem started about two years ago. Concerned about the safety of these tires on other less stable vehicles.*ak
- Tires
This IS the fourth tire failure of original equipment tires since nov 2000. *ak (dot number: vnop 65C tiresize: lt215/85)
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
When filling fuel tank, one tank would overflow into other tank and cause a spillage from that tank. Fuel tank repaired under recall a second time as goodwill gesture. currently, service manager refusing to do repairs again. 2ND owner. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Shortly after changing battery a fire ignited in dash area, cause unknown. please give any futher details.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
One tire failure was detected as a large bubble where the tread separated. The second was a complete loss of tread. (Tiresize: lt235/85r1)( dot number: tire size: lt235/85r1 )
- Tires › Tread/belt
Front tires put on by dealer when I bought it 03/03/2000 on 06/13/2000 right front tire began to jump up and down and shake the entire truck. Tire store stated problem was due to possible belt seperation with-in the tire. I did not replace them with the same brand tires. I have not replaced the…
Front tires put on by dealer when I bought it 03/03/2000 on 06/13/2000 right front tire began to jump up and down and shake the entire truck. Tire store stated problem was due to possible belt seperation with-in the tire. I did not replace them with the same brand tires. I have not replaced the rear tires yet. Front alignment was check and determinded not to be a factor in the tire failure.( dot number: tire size: lt-225-16 )
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Consumer had a water pump put on at the dealers. On the way home in the middle of traffic, fan belt came off, resulting in no steering and brakes. Consumer felt this was dangerous since vehicle lost fan belt five times earlier. Took vehicle to dealer, and had to pay for belts. dealer said there was a problem with belts on these vehicles. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission fire, due to possible failure. *mjs
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Have had to replace complete clutch assembly three times. had the same problem on on previous ford truck.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The vehicle had been leaking fuel from front fuel tank. Had taken vehicle to mechanic & was informed the tank had rusted & needed replacing. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
There are two tank's valves between the tanks. When putting gas into one tank, the gas will go into the other tank, causing a leak. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal · Suspension › Rear
Hers IS a list of all failures since new. rear axel seals, sway bar brackets, catalytic converter, ecm module, front seal on transmission, fuel pump, speedometer (twice), turn signal switch, water pump and now starting to leak again. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Tire debris severed the filler neck region of vehicle causing gasoline to spill on roadway and come into contact with the undercarriage which resulted in fire.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Owner has to downshift and use emergency brake to stop. Brake calipers had to be rplaced and defect still exists. Defect mainly occurs on declines. *ak
- Parking brake
Parking brake failure resulting in disengagment and death when vehicle rolled over child.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Drive belts broke causing loss of steering and braking control almost resulting in vehicle accidents on two occasions, belts replaced five times.
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Tires
Tire exploded, causing the gas tank to ignite, and truck to burned completely up, boat that was towed was burned also. design of the vehicle should provide adequate shield to protect from this occurrance. .*Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Dual rear tire expolded and severed the rubber fuel fill line to the fuel tanks and immediately set the truck on fire. truck, trailer and boat all burned.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage
On july 14, 1993 ford filed a defect information report concerning fuel tank cross flow leakage on f-series light trucks and cab chassis built from july 22, 1989 through december 17, 1992.the remedy was to replace the fuel pressure regulator and install a check valve between each fuel supply line and fuel tank (2) to…
On july 14, 1993 ford filed a defect information report concerning fuel tank cross flow leakage on f-series light trucks and cab chassis built from july 22, 1989 through december 17, 1992.the remedy was to replace the fuel pressure regulator and install a check valve between each fuel supply line and fuel tank (2) to repair the supply side fuel cross flow problem (recall 93v-125).odi opened rq98-008 on may 29, 1998 because of the large number of alleged remedy failures and reports of fuel cross flow on vehicles outside of the recall population.based onthe information received from ford on august 11, september 30, and december 15, 1998, and the increasing trend of remedy failures and out of scope crossflow reports, odi opened ea99-032 on november 4, 1999.the attached engineering analysis closing report fully describes the results of this investigation and reason for closing.the subject vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to malfunctions in the fuel system.when fuel IS pumped or returned to the non-operating tank (cross flow), the capacity of the non-operating tank can be exceeded, causing fuel to overflow past the filler cap, creating a fire potential.
- Failure of serpentine belt
An engineering analysis closing report IS included.
- Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaks
There is no summary currently available
- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
- Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
- Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel expulsion
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel expulsion
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.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3055148Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage.
- 613341Experiencing front end shimmy occurring at various driving speeds and IS usually induced when hitting bumps such as large potholes or rough railroad crossings.
- 612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system IS not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *Mjs
- 612200Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *Mjs
- 612198Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *Mjs
- 612194Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.
- 609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
- 609736Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition.
- 609538Front end shimmy may occur at various driving speeds and IS usually induced when hitting bumps, such as large potholes or rough railroad crossings. Shimmy IS not always verified during road test.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 607369Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers.
- 606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 605721Some vehicles may develop "cavitation" erosion in the cylinder wall of the engine.
- 605599Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory.
- 605598Performance enhancement for defroster.
- 605596Information on the defroster performance enhancement.
- 605576Information regarding random hairline cracks, "star cracking" in rear sheet molding composite (smc) fenders - dual rear vehicles operating in severe duty conditions.
- 605574Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601045Front caliper piston boots damaged.
- 601044The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application.
- 601042The rear parking brake cables may bind and not allow the rear brake shoes to return fully to the anchor pins after the parking brake IS applied.
- 601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
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