1994 Ford L Series

Recalls

1 recall names the 1994 Ford L Series. Newest first.

• Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank

  Sep 9, 1997NHTSA 97V150000575 vehicles

  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the air brake reservoir assemblies have poor weld fusion at the welded seams in the reservoirs. this could result in reputure of the seam and subsequent release of the compressed air.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Rapid release of the compressed air can cause damage to the cab floor or surrounding components and could result in personal injury. loss of pressure from the primary reservoir would also result in loss of air supply to the front brakes increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the primary and secondary air brake reservoirs.

  Full recall details →

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Air brake reservoir

  RQ98014Opened Sep 21, 1998OpenRecall 97V150000
  On october 3, 1997, ford conducted a safety recall on 575 1994 l-series trucks built at the kentucky truck plant from august 21, 1993 through september 1, 1993 for the safety defect as described above.on december 6, 1997, the air tank in the 1995 ford lnt 8000 truck ruptured along the weld seam, similar to the failure…

  On october 3, 1997, ford conducted a safety recall on 575 1994 l-series trucks built at the kentucky truck plant from august 21, 1993 through september 1, 1993 for the safety defect as described above.on december 6, 1997, the air tank in the 1995 ford lnt 8000 truck ruptured along the weld seam, similar to the failure mode described in safety recall 97v-150.as a result of the air tank rupture the driver was seriously injured from the explosion that sent metal shrapnel through the floor and into the cab, as well as piercing the fuel tank.the brakes also locked due to the sudden loss of air pressure causing the truck to skid to a halt on the interstate.this truck IS outside of the scope of the recall97v-150.the purpose of this rq IS to determine whether the recall 97v-150 should expand its scope to include the trucks with similar defective air tank.

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.
• 6089647Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure.
• 6089330Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a hard start condition, rough running engine, a service engine soon light, misfire, no start, stalls or catalytic converter order due to failure of the central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel system.
• 3055800Unknown
• 635976Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean.
• 628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine.
• 613354On some vehicles, the oil may leak onthe side of the fd1460 engine. This may happen because the oil level indicator (dipstick) rises out of its normal retained position when the engine IS running.
• 613353Subject regarding the stoplamp diode location and replacement procedure on vehicles built since 12/90 with hydraulic brakes.
• 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.
• 612157Some vehicles may experience a hard start condition, rough running engine, a service engine soon light, misfire, no start, stalls or catalytic converter odor due to failure of the central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel system also known as central port injection (cpi).
• 609759Some vehicles registered in the state of california and equipped with 4.3L engines and california emissions may experience a hard start condition, rough running engine, a service engine soon light, misfire, no start, stalls or catalytic converter odor.
• 608429Vehicles equipped with fd1060 or fd1460 midrange diesel engines may experience a vibration or buzz through the throttle pedal.
• 607944Special policy covering failure of the central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) system.
• 603766Power steering fluid may leak through the vent hole in the power steering reservoir cap.
• 602753Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked.
• 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
• 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
• 52807New throttle cable to reduce vibration atthe accelerator pedal.
• 52015Hard starting- possible plugged catalytic converter/muffler (ccm)- vehicles built after 11/29/93 equipped with 1994 emission level fd1060 or fd1460 diesel engine.
• 51957Engine- diesel- fd1060 and fd1460- white smoke from exhaust- service tip.
• 51928Fuel injection pump- bosch- service information for fd1060/1460 diesel engines.
• 51861Fd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients.
• 51794Hendrickson air ride suspension with transverse mounted torque rods- the flat washers used on the rod to axle attatching bolt may deform.
• 51698Cooling system- engine cooling fan cracks at center hub.
• 51696Fead belt- high wear and/or comes off of the drive pulley- vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 6/1/96 with fd1060 engine.
• 51677No start- starter will not turn engine over- vehicles with fd1060 engine.
• 51544Diagnose the fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump.
• 51493The fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump.
• 51378Engine- fd1060 or fd1460- high vibration at low engine rpm- vibration- high- at low engine rpm- vehicles with fd1060 or fd1460 engine.
• 51377Heater- lack of heat in passenger compartment- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine- cooling system- engine does not reach operating temperature- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine.
• 51135Revised fan assemblies for premium diesel engines are now available.
• 51078Vehicles equiped with cat 3406e engine and air conditioning the compressor to condensor a/c hose may chafe on the hood insulation.
• 51007Air conditioning - lack of cooling - compressor-to-condenser line rubs on hood insulation spring - LS and lts models with cat 3406e engine built from 11/29/93.
• 50957Starter - starter does not engage and/or starter may cycle (engage-disengage-engage) while cranking - vehicles equipped with an fd engine and an allison md3000 transmission built through 8/1/96,
• 50956Engine - will not accelerate above idle speed - vehicles equipped with cummins M11, N14 or detroit diesel series 60 engine.
• 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
• 50787New fuel hose to replace the hose used in the low pressure fuel return system - the current hose may show sighn of deterioation or cracks.
• 50784Many manual transmissions that are replaced/repaired under warranty and returned to the wprc show signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis.
• 50759Replacement leveling valve extention rod for hendrickson air-ride suspension.
• 50413Throttle position sensor &/or idle validation switch fails, in may generate ecm service codes or driveability concerns. A revised one piece sensor & switch IS now available.

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