1985 FORD E-350 RECALL - #86V092000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
COMPOSITE GRAPHITE DRIVESHAFTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHILE IDLING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVESHAFT TWISTING AND SHORTENING CAUSING THE SLIP YOKE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE TRANSMISSION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTS FROM THE TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME IMMOBILE WITHOUT WARNING.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 FORD E-350 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1983 - 11/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
7/22/1986 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/16/1986 |
| # Affected |
2,100 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
COMPOSITE GRAPHITE DRIVESHAFTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHILE IDLING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVESHAFT TWISTING AND SHORTENING CAUSING THE SLIP YOKE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE TRANSMISSION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTS FROM THE TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME IMMOBILE WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL METAL DRIVESHAFT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV AND COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY ECONOLINE INCOMPLETE VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES, C6 TRANSMISSIONS, AND DUAL REAR WHEELS. |
| See also |
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
1985 FORD E-350 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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