NHTSA Recall #06V286000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1,200,000 F-350s recalled
1996 FORD F350 -- On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: Also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388) For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V286000 »
NHTSA Recall #06E049000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
27,176 F-350s recalled
1996 FORD F350 -- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »
NHTSA Recall #96V161000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
134,770 F-350s recalled
1996 FORD F350 -- The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 120, "Tire Selection And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."
Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .
Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V161000 »
NHTSA Recall #96V146000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
200 F-350s recalled
1996 FORD F350 -- The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. This gusset is the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank.
The subject fasteners can separate causing in the rear strap of the affected fuel tank to become disconnected. A loose or disconnected rear strap allows the fuel tank to possibly contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts). For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V146000 »