Model year record

1995 Ford F-350

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 191 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-350, 1992–1997 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V286000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,200,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-01
Owners notified
2006-08-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V064000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
31,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-16
Owners notified
1996-05-29

Defect description

THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE POWER LUMBAR FEATURE ON THE SEAT IS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT WIRES. THE SUPPORT WIRES ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION HARNESS RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT THROUGH THE SUPPORT WIRES.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE DRIVER SEAT WIRE HARNESS WILL BE COVERED WITH A PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE TUBING, WRAPPED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor10—
Tires: tread/belt10124,055 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8—
Power train: automatic transmission774,000 mi
Tires7—
Engine and engine cooling6100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4—
Structure4—
Unknown or other4—
Vehicle speed control491,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel3168,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Electrical system291,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring2150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Fuel system, gasoline284,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Interior lighting2—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine1143,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump139,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension1196,713 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: hub1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: valve1—
Trailer hitches1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels1—

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of 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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