We found the following complaints for FORD F350 (1988)
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Alternator caught fire, thankfully was in my driveway, because it took more than a fire extinguisher to put it out, had to use hose for an extended period. Fortunitely fire was contained to the alt. And plug. When i called about replacing the plug was told it came with the new alt. Because of inherent problems with shorts and fires. Can you imagine in i was hooked to my fifth wheel and out in the desert, witch i am alot what could have happened. This problem could have been huge. This is a known problem that i can't believe wasnt attended to.
Vehicle was repaired under recall 96v017 .after a week the wiring harness and the motor melted.consumer has notified the delaer and manufacturer.%ak
Vehicle caught on fire andwas engulfed into flames beforefire department could get to vehicle. Consumerwas second owner of vehicle, and didn't know if recall ever applied.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 96v-07100 and manufacturer recall number 95s28 regarding ignition system. Manufacturer refused to correct problem due to owner waiting too long , past due date,to bring vehicle in for repairs before vehicle caught on fire.
Ignition switch failure prior to recall notice resulted in vehicle fire.
While driving ignition switch caught onfire, renderingelectrical functions inoperable. Manufacturer has been notified.
Engine compartment fire while the vehicle was parked there was extensive damage to include wiring harness, battery and other plastic components.
While driving the vehicle went up in flames from under the dash. Please describe.
While driving, vehicle caught on fire.reasons unknown.please describe.
While driving, vehicle caught on fire.reasons unknown.please describe.
While driving, vehicle caught fire.reasons unknown.please describe.
Vehicle caught fire.
The rear axle on right rear side broke there is a vibration on truck.tt
Reinforcement plate on the clutch master cylinder cracked causing separation from the dash panel, resulted in leakage.
Transmission makes very loud noise.
Slow rpm brake pedal would go to 1 inch from floor,dealer installed all new brake parts,still had problem,dealer called ford engineers and was told truck is ok if pedal don't go the last inch from floorboard-ford called this "brake pedal step through'.owner (w.g.stang inc. Of hamilton,oh-wilbur stang)wrote ford a letter and was told all was fine if pedal didn't touch floorboard! bull ?!@#$%!!!!
When applying the brake, the rear anti-lock brakes lock up.
Had just returned from having electrical problem fixed by the ford agency and having brake system inspected.brakes failed approximately twenty miles away.the vehicle seemed to be dragging to the left (slightly) stopped once to look at wheel thinking it might be going flat.could not observe anything wrong.about five miles further along while trying to slow down the brake pedal went to the floor.by downshifting and the parking brake brought vehicle to stop.fortunately it occurred in the right place as i was able to control the vehicle (just after passing a dangerous intersection).
Slow rpm brake pedal would go to 1 inch from floor,dealer installed all new brake parts,still had problem,dealer called ford enginers and was told truck is ok if pedal don't go the last inch from floorboard-ford called this "brake pedal step through'.owner (w.g.stang inc. Of hamilton,oh-wilbur stang)wrote ford a letter and was told all was fine if pedal didn't touch floorboard! bull ?!@#$%!!!!*rm
When driving down the hill apply the brake there is no brake . Please describe .
When going down the hill brake heat up and there no brake . Please describe .
Had vehicle in for brake service. Was going downhill & noticed smoke coming from the front. Stopped vehicle & checked. Brakes on fire. Put flames out. Dealership towed vehicle. Mechanic found nothing wrong with brakes. No recalls on vehicle.consumer has receipt from the same dealer stating they performed brake recall repairs 100 miles prior to the fire.
Play in steering wheel, front end jerks back and forth.tt
Very bad shimmy in front end suspension
When clutch is depressed fire wall flekes and causes cluth not to engage, problem is because of improper weld on firewall to support cluth when depressed to engage
The clutch pedal has to be pushed very hard in order to start the vehicle. This is due to the crackingof the firewall. Owner has installed a minor repair bracket. Dealer is aware of problem and stated that there is a major repair kit.
Play in steering wheel, front end jerks back and forth.tt
Spare tire caught fire due to location near exhaust system.
First, right rear tire shreaded while driving onfreeway breaking off frender, sending debries into car behind causing damage.second tire separation on frontdriver side tire causing damage to steering and brakes. (dot number: ador9j6082tiresize: lt23585r16)
First, right rear tire shreaded while driving onfreeway breaking off frender, sending debries into car behind causing damage.second tire separation on frontdriver side tire causing damage to steering and brakes.( dot number: ador9j6082 tire size: lt23585r16 )
There has been two catastrophic failures that have resulted in total loss of control ofvehicle. Tire treads are delaminating and separtating fromdonut. Car casses have been retained for your inspection and retesting.manufacturer is demanding that all tires and pieces need to be immediately delivered to there facilities. (dot number: h20ryd3etiresize: 235/85r16)
Trucks toolbox door came open, causing accident. (new jersey state police report) *dsh
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