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The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1948 model year. The F-Series is marketed as a range of full-sized pickup trucks positioned above the midsize Ranger but below the larger Super Duty in the Ford truck lineup. Alongside the F-150 (introduced in 1975), the F-Series also includes the Super Duty series (introduced in 1999), which includes the heavier-duty F-250 through F-450 pickups, F-450/F-550 chassis cabs, and F-600/F-650/F-750 Class 6–8 commercial trucks.

History

The F-Series was first introduced in 1948 as a replacement for a previous pickup model line based on car platforms.

The most popular version of the model line is the F-150 pickup truck, currently in its fourteenth generation (introduced for the 2021 model year). From 1953 to 1983, the entry-level F-Series pickup was the 1⁄2 ton F-100. Starting in 1984, the F-150 became the entry-level. The F-150 has a long-running high-performance off-road trim level introduced for 2010, the (SVT) Raptor currently consisting of three generations. Production of the F-150 SVT Raptor ended in 2014 and it was planned to be succeeded by a new F-150 Raptor, which is based on the thirteenth and fourteenth generation F-150.

The F-Series trucks have been developed into a wide range of design configurations. Alongside medium-duty trucks and "Big Job" conventional trucks (the forerunners of the Ford L-series), the model line has been marketed as a chassis-cab truck and a panel van (a predecessor of the Ford E-Series). The F-Series has served as the platform for various full-sized Ford SUVs, including the Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Excursion. The F-Series has been marketed by its three North American brands: by Mercury as the M-Series (in Canada from 1948 to 1968), and by Lincoln in the 2000s, as the Blackwood and the later Mark LT (2010s for the latter in Mexico only).

Since 1977, the F-Series has remained the best-selling pickup truck line in the United States; it has been the best-selling vehicle overall since 1981. The F-Series has been the best-selling truck in Canada for over fifty years. As of the 2018 model year, the F-Series generated $41 billion (~$49 billion in 2023) in annual revenue for Ford. By January 2022, the F-Series models have sold over 40 million units. Currently, Ford manufactures the F-Series in four facilities in the United States.

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Common Ford Ford truck problems

Based on the complaints from owners of Ford trucks, here are some common problems with Ford F-Series trucks:

  1. Misfires:
    • Misfires in the engine can lead to a decline in performance, making it challenging to accelerate and haul loads. This issue can cause severe damage if left unaddressed. Possible causes include coil pack, throttle position sensor, cam phaser, fuel injectors, spark plugs, and wires. Internal mechanical issues may also contribute to misfires.
  2. Rough Shifts:
    • Transmission problems are not uncommon in Ford trucks, often manifesting as rough shifts between gears. Symptoms include jolts, delayed acceleration, or slipping. Low or dirty transmission fluid, vacuum issues, faulty sensors, or bad solenoids can lead to hard shifting. Addressing this promptly is crucial to prevent irreversible damage.
  3. Electrical Gremlins:
    • Despite Ford trucks' build quality, they are not immune to electrical issues, especially as vehicles become more technologically advanced. Problems range from engine start-up failures to malfunctioning accessories like windshield wipers. Diagnostic tests are essential to identify and resolve these electrical gremlins effectively.
  4. Death Wobble:
    • The "death wobble" is a common issue, particularly in Super-Duty models, but can occur in any vehicle. It is often linked to worn suspension parts like ball joints and control arms. Regular inspections are crucial to prevent this unsettling scenario, ensuring the vehicle remains safe and stable, especially when driving over bumps at speed.
  5. Spark Plug Issues:
    • Ford trucks, like the Ford Explorer V8, have experienced problems with spark plugs. In some cases, the spark plugs eject themselves from the engine, leading to engine misfires, unusual noises, and potential engine damage. Addressing this issue promptly is essential to prevent further complications and maintain the vehicle's performance.
  6. Engine Block Heater Failure:
    • Ford issued recalls for over 323,000 vehicles, including the F-150 lineup, due to a defective engine block heater. Improper installation of the power cord could cause it to fail, posing a risk of engine damage. This issue highlights the importance of addressing recalls promptly to ensure the vehicle's safety and functionality.

These common problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance, prompt repairs, and awareness of potential issues to ensure the longevity and performance of Ford trucks.

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What is the most common problem with Ford trucks?

#1: Ignition Coil Failure Due To Spark Plug Gap

If the check engine light comes on, there's a good chance that an excessive spark plug gap has caused an ignition coil failure. This might also lead to sputtering or misfiring of the engine.

What year does the F-150 have engine problems?

If you want a F-150, but also want to avoid engine problems, then steer away from getting model years 2004-2008, 2010, and 2015-2017.

Are Ford pickup trucks reliable?

Ford Super Duty Honored as America's Most Dependable Large Heavy-Duty Pickup by J.D. Power. DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 8, 2024 – The 2021 Ford Super Duty is the most dependable large heavy-duty pickup in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, based on feedback from drivers after three years of ownership.

What Ford engines are under investigation?

The investigation covers 2021 and 2022 model year Ford Bronco, Edge, Explorer, and F-150 and Lincoln Aviator and Nautilus vehicles.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Ford Ford truck years

We have researched Ford problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Ford Ford truck cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Ford Ford truck model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Ford Ford truck model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Ford Ford truck years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Ford Ford truck car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Ford Ford truck , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

  • Tires problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Power train problems
  • Service brakes problems
  • Hydraulic problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Ford Ford truck vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Ford truck model years

A total of 21 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Ford truck model years

There were a total of 18 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Ford truck model years

There were a total of 38 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Ford truck model years

There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 237 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Ford Ford truck . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Ford Ford truck vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Ford Ford truck 2003
  • Date Of Incident: 2021-03-15
  • Date Complaint: 2021-04-01
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRES, TIRE LINE: DISCOVER AT3, TIRE SIZE: 275/65/R18, DOT NUMBER: UTYJIM62518. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED, HE NOTICED A 2-INCH BLISTER ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Ford Ford truck 1998
  • Date Of Incident: 2016-11-22
  • Date Complaint: 2016-12-02
  • VIN: 1FTYR14X0WT
  • Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: FRAME RUST REAR. SPRING MOUNT BROKE OFF. REAR OF TRUCK LOOSE. REPAIR DONE. DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS TRUCK. LARGE RUST HOLES IN FRAME. ONLY 90000. MILES. *TR
Ford Ford truck 1996
  • Date Of Incident: 2010-10-03
  • Date Complaint: 2010-10-12
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
  • Summary: CORROSION IN FORD LCF COMMERCIAL TRUCK FUEL TANKS, TRUCK RUNNING AT 5 MILES PER HOUR AND CONTINUOUS STALLING OF VEHICLE. *TR
Ford Ford truck 1998
  • Date Of Incident: 2010-04-07
  • Date Complaint: 2010-04-09
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: WHILE RIDING BACK HOME FROM WALMART, I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD BOOM THEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A CONSISTENT ROARING LOUD NOISE. FRIGHTENED I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GOT THE GIRL OUT AND AWAY FROM THE TRUCK BEFORE IT CAUGHT FIRE , BECAUSE OF THE SMOKE. CAUGHT A RIDE HOME AND HAD A FRIEND DRIVE IT TO MY HOME. I TOOK MY CAR TO A FEW SHOPS TO GET AN IDEA OF WHAT WAS WRONG . THERE WASN'T ANY LEAKS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING, AND THERE WAS PLENTY OF OIL IN IT TOO. THREE MONTHS BEFORE I HAD OIL CHANGE AND TUNE UP DONE FOR THE TRUCK. THIS TRUCK HAD HARDLY BEEN DRIVEN BECAUSE I HAVE TWO OTHER CAR GOES ON GAS. THE BOSS WHO CHECK THE MOTOR SAID REASON THE MOTOR WENT BAD WAS BECAUSE THE SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM ITS COMPONENT, WHICH CAUSED THE MOTOR TO THROW A ROD. I WENT TO AUTO ZONE FOR THE BEST GASKETS AND PARTS SO MY TRUCK COULD BE BACK THE SAME AGAIN LIKE BEFORE. I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD EXHAUST WORK DONE BEFORE THE MOTOR , BY ANOTHER SHOP FOR EXHAUST BECAUSE NOT EVERYONE DOES IT,SO WHEN THE JOB WAS DONE I WOULDN'T HAVE TO STILL WAIT. I JUST WANTED IT LIKE IT WAS BEFORE THE ROD BROKE. THE PROBLEM WASN'T SOLVED RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE I HAD TO FIND A MOTOR FIRST. I MADE SURE I STARTED IT UP DAILY SO BATTERY WOULDN'T DIE. MY TRUCK WAS IN GREAT CONDITION. UNTIL THE SPARK PLUGS RUINED IT. AT THAT POINT THE OIL SUDDENLY WAS BLACK AND BURNT LOOKING. ALSO ONE OTHER TIME I WAS DRIVING FROM OUT OF STATE FAR AWAY WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING SEVENTY FIVE . THE CAR SMOKED, BUT I CONTINUED GOING I DIDN'T WANT TO GET STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO BUY A MOTOR AND PAY FOR LABOR AND PARTS NEEDED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE I ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK AND GET OUT WITH THE KIDS. *TR
Ford Ford truck 1997
  • Date Of Incident: 2010-01-18
  • Date Complaint: 2010-01-19
  • VIN: 1FTEF08L8VK
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 55 MPH AND HAD A SUDDEN LOOSE OF POWER DUE TO A SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND BREAKING A COIL PACK . THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ONE WITH FORD F150 5.4 LITER TRITON ENGINES FORD SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS. *TR
Ford Ford truck 1989
  • Date Of Incident: 2008-12-14
  • Date Complaint: 2009-04-20
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED IN DECEMBER OF 2007. IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE VALVE STEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN JANUARY OF 2009, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE VALVE STEM FAILED. THE VALVE STEMS WERE TECH INTERNATIONAL, MODEL TR 413. THE SERIAL NUMBER, PART NUMBER, PURCHASE DATE, AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Ford Ford truck 1996
  • Date Of Incident: 2008-03-31
  • Date Complaint: 2008-03-31
  • VIN: 1FTEX15H1TK
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: RECEIVED A NOTICE, SEPTEMBER 2005, FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY, THAT A DEFECTIVE SWITCH IN THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM EXIST ON CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, INCLUDING MINE. THE SWITCH CAN CAUSE A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR OFF. SWITCHES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER 2005. AS OF THIS DATE NO AVAILABLE SWITCHES AT ANY DEALER I'VE CALLED. THEY KEEP SAYING NEXT MONTH. CALLED FORD MOTOR CO. AND THEY ARE SAYING THE NEW SWITCHES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE 2008. *TR
Ford Ford truck 1998
  • Date Of Incident: 2007-10-12
  • Date Complaint: 2008-01-25
  • VIN: 1FMPU18L6WL
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: TRUCK OVER HEATED THE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR IS LEAKING WATER THAT IS THICK AND OILY. OIL IS PASSING INTO RADIATOR A HEAD GASKET REPAIR WAS DONE AND THE RADIATOR WAS FLUSHED. A LOUD CRANK NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE REAR BOTTOM AXLES WHEN I STOP. CONSTANTLY NEEDING JUMP START ENGINE WOULD TURN OFF UNEXPECTATLY WHILE DRIVING NEW BATTERY BUT IT WAS STILL TURNING OFF A RELAY FROM THE DISTRIBUTION BOX WAS REPLACED NEW. *TR
Ford Ford truck 2003
  • Date Of Incident: 2008-01-15
  • Date Complaint: 2008-01-16
  • VIN: 1FMFU18L03L
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: 2003 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW THE SPARK PLUG AND COIL. *TR
Ford Ford truck 2003
  • Date Of Incident: 2006-06-10
  • Date Complaint: 2008-01-12
  • VIN: 1FMZU63KX3Z
  • Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • Summary: I HAVE A 2003 FORD EXPLORER THAT LIKE SO MANY OTHERS HAS A CRACK(S) ON THE BACK TAILGATE RIGHT BELOW THE BACK GLASS. FORD MOTOR HAS TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT EXTEND A RECALL ON IT. ISN'T THERE A SAFETY CONCERN THAT IF THE CRACKS KEEP GETTING LARGER (WHICH THEY WILL) THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF THE BACK GLASS BREAKING OR THE TAILGATE SPLITTING INTO? I, LIKE MANY OTHERS NEED SOME HELP FROM SOMEBODY IN ORDER TO MAKE FORD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DEFECTS AND CORRECT THEM. THANKS *TR
Ford Ford truck 1998
  • Date Of Incident: 2007-06-11
  • Date Complaint: 2007-11-14
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 1FMPU18L3WL
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: 1998 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE. ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE. RECALL WAS COMPLETED ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *TR
Ford Ford truck 1997
  • Date Of Incident: 2007-01-19
  • Date Complaint: 2007-08-21
  • VIN: JT3HN87R1V9
  • Components: SUSPENSION
  • Summary: THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY 1997 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND TOLD THAT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED AND THEY WOULD CALL ME. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR OVER 7 MONTHS. *TR
Ford Ford truck 1999
  • Date Of Incident: 2007-07-06
  • Date Complaint: 2007-07-10
  • VIN: 1FMPU18L3XL
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: PREMATURE PERFORATED CORROSION OF ENTIRE STEEL BRAKE LINE OF MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 5.4L 4WD WAS DISCOVERED AFTER MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WENT ON WITHOUT ANY PERCEIVED PROBLEM WITH BRAKING NOTED. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKES BY A NON-DEALER VENDOR REVEALED A WELL MAINTAINED BRAKE SYSTEM EXCEPT FOR SEVERE CORROSION OF THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM WITH A LEAK ABOVE THE GAS TANK SUSPECTED. NO REPAIRS WERE STARTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY DELIVERED TO THE DEALER (AL PACKER FORD). THE DEALER REPORTED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD CORRODED THROUGH CLOSE TO THE MASTER CYLINDER AND WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID DOWN THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BRAKE LINE. CUSTOMER HAS AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CORROSION RIDDEN BRAKE LINE SETUP AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $700.00 + THAT SO FAR IS NOT COVERED BY FORD. THE DEALER HAS BEEN INSTUCTED TO HOLD ALL REMOVED PARTS FOR INSPECTION. REVIEW OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY OTHERS RE BRAKE LINE CORROSION AND BRAKE FAILURE EVENTS AND REPORT OF THIS EVENT TO FORD FOR CONSIDERATION FOR COVERAGE AS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN MATERIAL (INFERIOR STEEL BRAKE-LINE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUST PERFORATING CORROSION) DID NOT GENERATE AN OFFER FOR COVERAGE OR TECHNICAL BULLETIN ADVISING THESE COMPONENTS BE CLOSELY INSPECTED FOR THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING AND UNEXPECTED SOURCE OF BRAKE FAILURE AS WELL AS A POTENTIAL RISK FOR UNEXPECTED VEHICLE FIRE. I REQUEST A TECHNICAL BULLETIN AND/OR RECALL FOR INSPECTION FOR CORROSION OF BRAKELINES ON ALL FORD EXPEDITIONS. HOPEFULLY WE MAY SAVE SOME-ONE'S LIFE FROM TRAGEDY. *TR
Ford Ford truck 1999
  • Date Of Incident: 2006-11-26
  • Date Complaint: 2007-01-29
  • VIN: 1FMPU18L3XL
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: RE: FORD MOTOR COMPANY TRUCK WINDSHIELDS NOT SEALED PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING IN A HARD RAIN, I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION AND IT SOMEHOW HAD WATER LEAK INTO THE FUSE PANEL SHORTING IT OUT, ALSO SHORTED OUT THE GEM AND THE PCM. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL, SMOKE FROM DASH. THERE WERE NO FLAMES, HOWEVER SOMETHING WAS BURNING SOMEWHERE. TRUCK QUIT RUNNING. BROKE DOWN 165 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. FIRST WE TRIED A "NEW" BATTERY, TRIED JUMPING IT NOTHING WORKED. WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER - LAKE FORD IN LEWISTOWN, PA. THEY SAY IT NEEDS A NEW FUSE PANEL, GEM, PCM OVER $800 AND THIS DOESN'T EVEN GUARANTEE A RUNNING VEHICLE. ALSO THEY SAY THAT EVEN IF THE VEHICLE DOES START THERE WILL BE NO AIRBAGS! OR RADIO (THEY WERE SHORTED INTERNALLY). THE SAFETY ISSUE I'D LIKE TO REPORT IS THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRUCK CUTS OUT INSTANTLY. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED APPROX. 6 MOS. BEFORE THIS INCIDENT . AGAIN DRIVING IN A HARD RAIN I WAS PULLING OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. LUCKILY I DIDN'T PULL ALL THE WAY OUT IN FRONT OF THE TRAFFIC BEFORE MY TRUCK JUST QUIT RUNNING. HAD TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD AND A JUMP GOT IT STARTED THIS TIME. AT THIS TIME I HAD NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED THIS. SINCE THEN I TALKED TO OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THEY SAID FORD KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT IT IS AND THEY EVEN HAVE A NAME FOR IT - THEY CALL IT "WATER INTRUSION". I URGE YOU TO HAVE THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY PUT IN A RECALL ON THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED OUT THERE!. *NM
Ford Ford truck 1999
  • Date Of Incident: 2005-12-03
  • Date Complaint: 2005-12-07
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: DRIVING NORMALLY WHEN LOAD SOUND CAME OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. ACCELERATING SLIGHTLY TO GET OFF OF THE ROAD SOUNDED LIKE BACK FIRING. EXPEDITION WAS TOWED TO MECHANICS. TOW TRUCK OPERATOR ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE HIMSELF HAD TOWED BETWEEN 15 AND 20 EXPEDITIONS DUE TO THIS SPARK PLUG PROBLEM AND WE LIVE IN A SMALL COMMUNITY. AFTER EXAMINING, MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT ONE HALF OF THE HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE SPARK PLUG COMING OUT OF THE HEAD AND STRIPING THE THREADS ON ITS WAY OUT. HE CALLED FELLOW MECHANIC THAT WORKS AT FORD WHO TOLD HIM HE HAS REPLACED MANY FORDS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THREADS ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR HOLDING SPARK PLUG IN HEAD. OTHER DAMAGE WAS DONE UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO EJECTION OF PLUG. CHANCES ARE GOOD THAT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM COULD HAPPEN TO THE OTHER SIDE A DIRECT QUOTE FROM MY MECHANIC. *JB

Latest 5 recalls Ford Ford truck

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the Ford Ford truck.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

  • Model: Ford Ford truck 1973
  • Report Received Date: 1981-01-12
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  • Summary: THIS IS A MANUFACTURER"S NOTICE TO ADVISE OWNERS OF PROPER VEHICLE OPERATION. THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT BE SECURELY ENGAGED AFTER THE OPERATOR HAS ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT TO PARK. THE VEHICLE MAY APPEAR TO BE IN PARK THOUGH ACTUALLY IN REVERSE. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
  • Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SELF-STICKING LABEL CONTAINING IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS A DAILY REMINDER OF THE SERIOUS HAZARDS OF UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOTION. IT SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE THE VEHICLE IN AN EASILY SEEN LOCATION.
  • Model: Ford Ford truck 1977
  • Report Received Date: 1981-01-12
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  • Summary: THIS IS A MANUFACTURER"S NOTICE TO ADVISE OWNERS OF PROPER VEHICLE OPERATION. THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT BE SECURELY ENGAGED AFTER THE OPERATOR HAS ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT TO PARK. THE VEHICLE MAY APPEAR TO BE IN PARK THOUGH ACTUALLY IN REVERSE. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
  • Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SELF-STICKING LABEL CONTAINING IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS A DAILY REMINDER OF THE SERIOUS HAZARDS OF UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOTION. IT SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE THE VEHICLE IN AN EASILY SEEN LOCATION.
  • Model: Ford Ford truck 1974
  • Report Received Date: 1981-01-12
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  • Summary: THIS IS A MANUFACTURER"S NOTICE TO ADVISE OWNERS OF PROPER VEHICLE OPERATION. THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT BE SECURELY ENGAGED AFTER THE OPERATOR HAS ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT TO PARK. THE VEHICLE MAY APPEAR TO BE IN PARK THOUGH ACTUALLY IN REVERSE. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
  • Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SELF-STICKING LABEL CONTAINING IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS A DAILY REMINDER OF THE SERIOUS HAZARDS OF UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOTION. IT SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE THE VEHICLE IN AN EASILY SEEN LOCATION.
  • Model: Ford Ford truck 1968
  • Report Received Date: 1970-11-10
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
  • Model: Ford Ford truck 1968
  • Report Received Date: 1969-09-04
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

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