Known Recalls

Model year record

1992 Ford F-350

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 74 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-350, 1992–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V169001

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
835,791
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-07
Owners notified
1994-12-16

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V125000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,131,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-10-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V112000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
48,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-08-04
Owners notified
1992-11-06

Defect description

THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Safety risk

CONTACT BETWEEN THE INSULATION AND THE HOT EXHAUSTMANIFOLD MAY RESULT IN A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SOUND INSULATOR AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V006000

Structure: body: door

Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
190,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-14
Owners notified
1992-02-10

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Tires5—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4—
Steering3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump245,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel/propulsion system1130,000 mi
Parking brake1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: rear1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1991 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Ford F-350 recalls by year

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