Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain...
1971-1998 · 18 model years
Ford B Series Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Ford B Series across 18 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1994, 1998 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
B Series complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common B Series problems
Ford B Series recalls 7
Diesel engine goveernor lever assemblies may have been improperly assembled so that one or more of three retaining prongs may not be engaged in the governor lever pivot shafts.
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...
Some of the involved vehicles may have been built with left rear brake assemblies that were incorrectly produced and may have one or two automatic brake adjusters that were intended for right rear brake assemblies. The adjuster works backwards and increases...
Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. A nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. Continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the...
The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. The chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. Also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is...
Latest B Series complaints
When filling up at the end gas comes out at the top of hose on the under side and spill on ground. *Jb
Was driving 63mph and had heard a thumping noise against vehicle. Pulled over, and noticed left rear inner tire had ripped a hole in the storage compartment. Noticed tread had also separated from tire which remained intacted. Four winds motorhome, original equipment, firestone, steel tex, lt225/75r16 with 50,000 miles.*Ak
Power steering failed prior to recall (94v-118), causing accident. *Skd
Hempstead lincoln mercury 94v118. Caller has five additional buses. Dealership claims they never recieved notification of recall. Tt
Questions about the Ford B Series
Which Ford B Series years have the most problems?
Which Ford B Series years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Ford B Series problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (2), wheels & tires (1), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford B Series have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Ford B Series model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data