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1984 Ford F-350 7.5L Gas

The 1984 Ford F-350 7.5L Gas is a 245-hp pickup truck.

It makes 245 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type7.5L 8-cylinder gas (385-series 460)
Horsepower245 hp
Torque380 lb-ft

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Ford F350. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 2, 1984 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 84V119000

May 22, 1984 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER MAY BE PUNCTURED IN A COLLISION. CRASH TESTS IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION REVEALED FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

Remedy: A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE CANISTER WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 84V065000

Sep 21, 1983 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH BOLTS OF AN INCORRECT SIZE FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS TO THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WILL LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF AND THE ENGINE MAY COME OFF ITS FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FUEL LINE BECOMING DAMAGED OR SEPARATED IN CONDITIONS SUCH AS DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS OR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE MOUNT BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE PROPER SIZE.

NHTSA campaign 83V093000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Ford F350

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Ford F350 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 20, 2000 · Tires
“DATE OF TIRE FAILURE IS THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THREE PREVIOUS TIRE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT ABOUT SIX TO NINE MONTH INTERVALS. WHILE EACH OF THESE TIRES HAD BEEN USED CONSIDERABLY, THE TIRE FAILURE…”
Apr 22, 1996 · Electrical System Fire
“ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 FORD F350. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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