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Ford 3600

197644 HPStandard DieselT1a
B
Average
Score: 60.0/100
Recalls
7137
Found
Known Issues
4
1 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
60/100

Specifications

Engine Power44 HP
Engine (kW)32 kW
Fuel TypeStandard Diesel
CategoryT1a
Production Years1976–1976

Safety Recalls

7137 found
Antriebsverlust durch fehlerhafte Freilaufkupplung

Sprengring in der Freilaufkupplung vom Automatikgetriebe kann sich lösen. In der Folge kann es zu Antriebsverlust kommen.

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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
Fehlfunktion Fernlicht

Fehlfunktion des Fahrerassistenz-Steuergerätes kann zum unbeabsichtigten Ein- oder Ausschalten des Fernlichtes führen.

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Known Issues

4 reported
1 high3 low
Antifreeze detected in exhaust when engine is hot
high

User reports detecting antifreeze smell in exhaust when tractor gets hot, with no white smoke visible. Issue occurred after pushing tractor hard. Suspected head gasket seep or crack causing coolant to enter combustion chamber.

engine
Ford 3600
low

Got an opportunity to buy a Ford 3600, it's in good working shape but the gasket around the hydraulic control leaks after its gotten good use and the 3 point arms don't work. What's a pretty fair price to pay?

Hydraulics
Ford 3600 has antifreeze in exhaust when hot
low

So have an older tractor that was doing fine until I probably pushed it a little hard. Not once it gets hot I can smell antifreeze in the exhaust no white smoke or anything. So question could it be a head gasket issue that is seeping when hot and the metal expands. Cracked head or do you think it is time for a top end rebuild? Want to get things up and running over summer in spare time or over winter.

Engine
Tall grass to straw bales - what equipment to use?
low

Newbie here. I know exactly enough to be a hazard to everyone around me when operating a loader or a brush hog. Had a thought about baling straw, and I'm curious what's involved. A friend's property is an old cow pasture, but they don't have cows anymore so it just grows wild and needs to be mowed once or twice a year. Currently a heinz-57 variety of gr@ss (y'all literally censored gr@ss?!) with a few weeds peppered throughout. We mowed it down with a Ford 3600 and a brush hog my wife's family owns. The hydraulics on it are wonky (I'll fix them eventually), and my wife ended up baling straw with the brush hog. That is to say, she started collecting and dragging quite the pile of cut gr@ss, almost as big as the tractor itself! So that got me thinking: what if we actually planted and farmed hay or straw next year? Is there a specific species that we should plant? What equipment should I buy? What's the best way to cut it down? Should I even bother or just be thankful for the opportunity to mow around 5 or so acres of tall lawn?

Hydraulics

Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40100 HP)
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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