The 1994 Ford L Series has 3 recalls, the most serious being air brake reservoir tanks with faulty welds that can split open under pressure, sending compressed air and debris into the cab floor or surrounding components and potentially injuring the driver.
The brake reservoir recalls describe the same underlying defect: the welded seams on the primary or secondary air reservoirs can fail, and beyond the physical hazard of a rupture, a sudden loss of air pressure will cause the rear spring brakes to engage without warning. There is also an electrical recall involving the wiring connector where hood-mounted lamp wiring meets the main harness, which was built without sealing plugs in the unused connector cavities, leaving those openings exposed to moisture and debris.
At a glance
What can fail
The weld seam running lengthwise along the primary or secondary air reservoir may separate, potentially causing injury. If it separates, air pressure is lost and the tractor's rear spring brakes activate.
What the fix does
The primary and secondary air reservoirs will be replaced with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The air brake reservoir tanks have weak welding at the seams. This weakness could cause the seam to rupture and release the compressed air that the brakes need.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the primary and secondary air brake reservoir tanks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The connector linking hood lamp wiring to the vehicle harness lacks sealing plugs in unused cavities. Road salt and moisture can enter, causing shorts, corrosion, or headlamp and front-end lighting malfunction.
What the fix does
Sealing plugs will be installed in the unused connector cavities. If corroded, the connector will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
