Ford Club Wagon 1980

Model Club Wagon made in 1980 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic and wheels.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
79V261000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1979 to 10/01/1979V (Vehicle)8000002/28/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/18/197901/14/1980
Defect SummaryThe parking pawl actuating rod in the transmission may have an insufficient or cracked weld. this can cause the park cam end to separate from the rod itself, preventing the parking pawl from engaging the parking gear when the selector is placed in the park position.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the defective parking pawl actuating rod free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: power train; park actuating rod.consequences of defect: if vehicle is parked on an incline and the emergencybrake is not engaged, the vehicle could roll free, possibly causing injury tobystanders and personal property.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
80V120000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1980 to 08/01/1980V (Vehicle)1000011/06/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/19/198010/16/1980
Defect SummaryCertain vehicles were equipped with front brake hose assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured by the supplier. these assemblies, both rh and lh, were incorrectly built with the fittings misoriented by 90 degrees. this could cause chafing of the brake hose through contact with the adjacent tire during full turns. continued chafing could result in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect both front brake hoses and, if necessary, replace one or both hoses at no charge.
NotesVehicle description: vans and wagons.system: service brakes; front brake hose assembly.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid will cause a loss of front wheelbraking action, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: loss of brake fluid may be detected by illumination of the brake warninglight.
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
80V072000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1979 to 04/01/1980V (Vehicle)1250007/11/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/09/198007/29/1980
Defect SummaryCertain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc. during vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect the wheel disc date code and replace those wheels indicating an october 18, 1979 date of manufacture.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: wheels; wheel assemblies.consequences of defect: separation of the wheel assembly could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: the driver may be warned of the condition by wheel wobble or vibration.