1989 Ford F-350 Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1989 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.

• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Ford F-350 1988–1991, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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• 92V026000Mar 3, 1992467,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
  Covers: Ford F-350 1988–1991, F-250 1988–1991

  Reported issue: A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.

  Possible consequence: Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.

  Remedy: Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.

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• 91V146000Sep 4, 1991350,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
  Covers: Ford F-350 1989, E-350 1989–1991, E-150 1989–1991 +4 more

  Reported issue: The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.

  Possible consequence: The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.

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• 90V101000Jun 1, 1990111,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Ford F-350 1989–1990, F-150 1989–1990, F-250 1989–1990 +4 more

  Reported issue: Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.

  Possible consequence: When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.

  Remedy: Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.

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• 89V114000Jul 14, 19893,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
  Covers: Ford F-350 1989, F-250 1989, F-150 1989

  Reported issue: Shields on the fronts of the midship mounted fuel tanks were omitted during assembly.

  Possible consequence: Trucks would not comply with 30 mph impact test offmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity.

  Remedy: Install fuel tank shields.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE94004Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaksClosed · Jan 25, 1994

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