1990 Ford F-350 Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1990 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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• 94V040000Feb 23, 199489,770 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford F-350 1990–1991, F-250 1990–1991, Super Duty 1990–1991

  Reported issue: The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. Continued contact leads to abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually results in a fuel leak.

  Possible consequence: Abrasion of the steel tube wall that eventually causes a fuel leak may result in a fire, if a source of ignition is present.

  Remedy: Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.

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• 93V125000Aug 2, 19931,131,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Ford F-350 1990–1993, F-250 1990–1993, F-150 1990–1993 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.

  Remedy: Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

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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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• 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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• 89V141000Aug 15, 19891,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
  Covers: Ford F-350 1990, F-150 1990, F-250 1990

  Reported issue: Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.

  Possible consequence: Fuel could be transferred from one tank to the other,possibly resulting in fuel overflow and spillage, in presence of an ignitionsource, a fire could occur.

  Remedy: Replace fuel line assembly.

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NHTSA investigations

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

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