Ford E Series 1978
Model E Series made in 1978 by Ford got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, tires.
Model 1978
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
08E019000 | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS | E (Equipment) | 1937 | 03/19/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/06/2008 | 03/06/2008 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to intercontinental aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
TIRES - MARKINGS | ||||||||||||||||
77V189000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 5000 | 08/07/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/25/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 109 | ||||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles are equipped with safety compliance certification labels and incomplete vehicle documents that indicate that the gross axle weight rating (gawr) is approximately 0.6 to 6.0 percent greater than the combined load capacity of the tires at the specified tire inflation pressure. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 120, air brake systems, and 119, new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars, or 109, new pneumatic tires. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owner will receive correct labels by mail, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: equipment; certification label, tire markings.consequences of defect: loading vehicle to the rated capacity could lead totire failure, rapid loss of air, loss of vehicle control and an accident. |