NHTSA Campaign #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

APRIL 25
1996

7,900,000 vehicles recalled

1989 FORD F250 -- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

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

Dealers will replace the ignition switch. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V071000 »

NHTSA Campaign #92V026000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

MARCH 03
1992

467,000 vehicles recalled

1989 FORD F250 -- 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.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V026000 »

NHTSA Campaign #91V146000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES

SEPTEMBER 04
1991

350,000 vehicles recalled

1989 FORD F250 -- 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.

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

Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V146000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V101000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

JUNE 01
1990

111,000 vehicles recalled

1989 FORD F250 -- Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.

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.

Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V101000 »

NHTSA Campaign #89V114000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

JULY 14
1989

3,000 vehicles recalled

1989 FORD F250 -- Shields on the fronts of the midship mounted fuel tanks were omitted during assembly.

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

Install fuel tank shields. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V114000 »

NHTSA Campaign #88V182000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

NOVEMBER 18
1988

300 vehicles recalled

1989 FORD F250 -- Fuel reservoir shields, that protect the reservoir from contact by the transfer case in certain frontal impacts, were not installed.

Fuel spillage in excess of that permitted by FMVSS 301could occur.

Install fuel reservoir protective shields. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V182000 »