1993 FORD F-450 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 FORD F-450 SD
The 1993 FORD F-450 SD has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (2 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 FORD F-450 SD
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1993 FORD F-450 SD, potentially affecting up to 21,325,000 vehicles.
Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 4,500,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL...
View full details →Recall 08V051000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 225,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
View full details →Recall 07V336000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 3,600,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON...
View full details →Recall 01X001000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
| 13,000,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE...
Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 FORD F-450 SD
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FORD F-450 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DUEL TANKS IN VEHICLE AND ONE TANK EMPTIES INTO OTHER, CAUSING ONE TO OVERFLOW. IT'S CAUSED BYA CROSS VALVE NOT FUNCTIONING, SHUTING OFF FROM NON OPERATING TANK. REPAIR COST IS $800. DEALER IS NOT AUTHORIZING REPAIRS.*AK
SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUOUSLY BREAKS UPON STARTING ENGINE DUE TO BEING KNOCKED OUT OF ALIGNMENT BY ADJUSTER, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/BRAKING CONTROL. *AW
HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER NINE TIMES. TT
STEERING COLUMN BROKE WHILE IN TOW. TT
SERPENTINE BELT ON DIESEL TRUCK COMES LOOSE AND BREAKS AT FIVE TIMES. TT
Safety Rating for the 1993 FORD F-450 SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 FORD F-450 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 FORD F-450 SD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 FORD F-450 SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-450 SD
- 1991 FORD F-450 SD — 19 complaints
- 1992 FORD F-450 SD — 3 complaints
- 1993 FORD F-450 SD (current)
- 1994 FORD F-450 SD — 3 complaints
- 1995 FORD F-450 SD — 2 complaints
- 1996 FORD F-450 SD — 5 complaints
- 1997 FORD F-450 SD — 9 complaints
- 1998 FORD F-450 SD — 1 complaint
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints