1990 Ford L Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Ford L Series. Newest first.
Steering columns contain an incorrect and possibly under torqued coupling to steering column clamping bolt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Low torque on clamping bolt could result in separation of coupling from the steering column or wear on the splines and could cause loss of steering control with potential for an accident.
Remedy
Install grade eight fasteners with properly torqued nuts.
Intermediate steering shafts have an inadequate length of spline engagement and may exhibit excessive side-to-side freeplay movements.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Excessive wear on splines could cause looseness in thesteering wheel and could result in steering shaft disengagement, loss ofsteering control, and an accident.
Remedy
Install new design intermediate steering shaft assembly.
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.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 3055800Unknown
- 613351On some vehicles, the back panel of the cab may crack. The cracking occurs at the spot welds on the top lh side of the back panel, on vehicles equipped with air fairings.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 45959Brakes-front-front axle shudder/vibration when brakes are applied-vehicles equipped with 14,600, 16,000 and 18,000 lb front axle assemblies equipped with rockwell 16.5 x 6 inch brake assemblies. Vibration /shudder-front axle shudder/ vibration when brakes are applied-vehicles equipped with 14,600,16,000 and 18,000 lb front axle assemblies equipped with rockwell 16.5 x 6 inch brake assemblies.
- 45944Brakes-rear-re-index rear/rear brake chamber or eliminate interference with dso asphalt spreader option-tandem axle vehicles used in asphalt spreader applications.*sd
- 45789Hood - check cables restrict hood opening.
- 45783Revised dual output sensor (electronic premium diesel only).
- 45096Ignition switch-overloading on switch contacts-vehicles equipped with city delivery instrument panel-built before 11/14/94.
- 45095Popping noise from front suspension when turning.
- 45089Transmission - rockwell RMX9 amd RMO9 overdrive transmissions-transmission countershaft end clearance may not b within specifications.
- 45088Revised blower motor switch.
- 45073Turn signal or turn signal hazard flasher inoperative when flasher circuit IS overloaded - vehicles with hobbs heavy duty flasher fleet or full instrumentation.
- 42085Unknown
- 41025A revised service windshield wiper motor IS now available.
- 39915The transmission countershaft bearing end clearance may not be within specification on some vehicles.
- 39914Battery covers for outboard frame-mounted batteries rattle or crack.
- 39899New wiper arm assembly with improved spring durability.
- 39898Upgrade of wiring and components for increased flasher circuit capacity.
- 39894Instrument panel cover may crack near the hand throttle on vehicles with the city delivery package. This occurs because this area of the panel lacks sufficient support.
- 39863Revised dual output vehicle speed sensor.
- 39856Instrumentation and hobbs HD flasher may experience turn signal and flasher concerns due to the flasher circuit being overloaded.
- 39717Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits.
- 39241Lack of power - excessive play at throttle linkage.
- 39234Steering - revised camber specification.
- 39151L series wiper motor has been upgraded, which now requires an installation kit.
- 39131Wiper motors have been upgraded which now requires an installation kit.
- 39126New ford holland engine may exhibit the need for frequent throttle linkage adjustments.
- 37744Multi-piece driveshaft misalignment with center bearing.
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