NHTSA Campaign #01I008000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

JULY 19
2001

1,556,221 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD F350 -- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Vehicle description: 1990-1993 Ford F-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, or 7.5 liter gasoline fueled engines. Some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check valve in the fuel pump/sender assembly. Fuel may be supplied from one tank and some or all of the unused fuel may be returned to the other tank.

Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.

Ford is extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. This cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. If a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until December 31, 2001. If the vehicle is experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01I008000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

APRIL 25
1996

7,900,000 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD F350 -- 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 #94V040000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FEBRUARY 23
1994

89,770 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD F350 -- 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.

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

Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #94V040000 »

NHTSA Campaign #93V125000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

AUGUST 02
1993

1,131,000 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD F350 -- 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.

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

Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V125000 »

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

MARCH 03
1992

467,000 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD F350 -- 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 #90V101000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

JUNE 01
1990

111,000 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD F350 -- 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 #89V141000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES

AUGUST 15
1989

1,100 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD F350 -- Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.

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.

Replace fuel line assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V141000 »