1986 Ford F-350 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Ford F-350. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V139000Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford F-350 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more

  Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Possible consequence: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

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• 86V048000Mar 27, 1986630 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
  Covers: Ford F-350 1986

  Reported issue: The outside rear view mirrors do not meet the 50 square inch minimum requirement of fmvss 111-rearview mirrors. Consequence of defect: the standard requires a minimum dimension for rearview mirrors to provide adequate field of vision which aids in preventing accidents.

  Remedy: Replace outside rear view mirrors with unit magnification mirrors of 9" x 6" reflective surface dimensions.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE89128Gearshift lever breaksClosed · Jun 7, 1989
• PE89022Antifreeze underhood firesClosed · Dec 13, 1988

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