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1994 Ford F Series Recall

Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.

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Active Safety Recalls (8)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1994 Ford F Series in Canada.

Ref #1997-146 Campaign : 97S77
1997-08-20 324 units

Engine

Issue Description

On certain B600, F600 and P800 vehicles, engine resonance can cause elevated stress conditions and a fatigue failure of the accelerator return springs. A failed return spring could result in the engine not fully returning to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. Correction: Accelerator return springs will be replaced with a torsion spring design.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1996-072 Campaign : 96S37
1996-05-10 3 052 units

Electrical

Issue Description

NOTE: SUPER CAB PICKUPS WITH OPTIONAL 40/20/40 POWER FRONT DRIVER SEAT. THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT WIRES COULD CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION ON THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE POWER LUMBAR FEATURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT THROUGH THE SUPPORT WIRES. OVERHEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES MAY RESULT, CAUSING MELTING, SMOKE OR POTENTIALLY, IGNITION OF SURROUNDING MATERIALS. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE DRIVER SEAT WIRE HARNESS WILL BE COVERED WITH A CONVOLUTE TUBING, WRAPPED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE AND REROUTED. IF DAMAGED, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1995-186 Campaign : 95S18
1995-10-20 2 537 units

Engine

Issue Description

On certain B700, F700, F800, FT900, L8000, LA8000, LN7000, LN8000, LNT8000, LS8000, LT8000 and LTS8000, the Hand throttle cable may wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes. In some cases the wear may result in the cable jamming in the damaged swivel, which could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position. Correction: A revised governor lever with a stainless steel swivel will be installed on affected vehicles.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1995-097 Campaign : 95S13
1995-06-09 1 099 units

Electrical

Issue Description

On certain B600, B700, F600, F700, F800, FT900, LA9000, LL9000, LTA9000 and LTL9000 vehicles, a connector where the wiring for lamps mounted on the tilt hood attaches to the vehicle wire harness was built without sealing plugs in the unused cavities of the connector. Road salt, moisture or other contaminants may enter the connector, which could result in crossed circuits, shorts or corrosion of the wiring in the connector and a malfunction of the headlamps or other front-end lighting systems. Correction: Sealing plugs will be installed in the unused connector cavities. If corroded, a new connector will be installed.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1994-157 Campaign : 94S91
1994-10-17 45 248 units

Brakes

Issue Description

NOTE: THIS RECALL AFFECTS VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL MAY SKIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE SELF-ADJUST RATCHET DURING PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE SYSTEM FROM ACHIEVING FULL TENSION. THIS COULD RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY IF IT IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR. CORRECTION: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1994-109 Campaign : 94S84
1994-06-08 21 units

Engine

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHEREBY THE VEHICLE, WHEN IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE, WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED SUCH AS WHEN CRESTING A HILL AFTER A LONG GRADE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DIMINISHED DRIVER CONTROL. CORRECTION: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1994-012 Campaign : 94S79
1994-01-24 26 324 units

Structure

Issue Description

THE U-CLIPS USED IN ATTACHING THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARM TO THE BUMPER FACE BAR MAY FRACTURE. IF NOT REPLACED, THE FRONT BUMPER MAY LOOSEN AND SEPARATE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE OVER THE BUMPER RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND FRONT BUMPER INNER ARM U-CLIPS WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1993-160 Campaign : 93S75
1993-11-26 1 228 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

NOTE: VEHICLES UNDER 8500 LB. GVWR. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULES. IF SO EQUIPPED, THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION SEVERE ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECT AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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