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1985 Ford C8000

Component

Parking Brake:Driveline:Air

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.

1984 Ford C8000

Component

Parking Brake:Driveline:Air

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.

1983 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1982 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1981 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1980 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1980 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cooling fan blades may crack and separate because they cannot withstand stress from vibrations that occur during normal engine operation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the engine cooling fans with a revised type at no charge.

1979 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1979 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cooling fan blades may crack and separate because they cannot withstand stress from vibrations that occur during normal engine operation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the engine cooling fans with a revised type at no charge.

1978 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1978 Ford C8000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cooling fan blades may crack and separate because they cannot withstand stress from vibrations that occur during normal engine operation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the engine cooling fans with a revised type at no charge.

1976 Ford C8000

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Ford C8000

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes