Ford E150 1978
Model E150 made in 1978 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.
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 - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
77V198000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 30000 | 01/03/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/15/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, leakage may occur at the threaded carburetor-to-fuel filter connection on the suspect carburetors. this is due to an improperly machined carburetor fuel inlet connection. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the carburetor without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 300 cid engines.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause engine damage and serious injury tovehicle occupants.note: fuel odors may indicate a leak. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
77V185000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 19000 | 11/21/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/25/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the park actuation support plates are defective due to their susceptibility to cracking due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. as a result, fragments from a broken plate can become lodged in the transmission parking pawl mechanism. this could prevent the transmission parking pawl from engaging when the selector lever is placed in the park position, or prevent the pawl from being disengaged from the park gear. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the park actuation cam support plates, free of charge, on all affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with c-6automatic transmissions.system: power train; park actuation gear support plates.consequences of defect: if the vehicle is placed in the park mode without theparking brake engaged, the parking pawl may not engage the park gear and thevehicle would be allowed to roll free causing property damage and personalinjuries. | |||||||||||||||
78V035000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 47339 | 03/23/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/16/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The shift selector reaction springs may be deformed as a result of improper installation of selector levers during column buildup. thus the lever may not be able to be moved into the insert detents located in the steering column assembly. this could prevent the park gear from being engaged. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with automatic transmission andoptional tilt steering.system: power train; transmission shift selector.consequences of defect: if the parking gear is not actually engaged and thevehicle is parked on an incline without applying the emergency brake, thevehicle could roll free. property damage and personal injury to bystanderscould result. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
90V137000 | MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/01/1978 to 12/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 13637 | 08/23/1990 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/18/1990 | 08/01/1990 | |||||||
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Consequence Summary | Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Note: this recall was initialized by mark iii industries.system: seat belts, seat belt anchors, and seat mounting. dom: sept. 1978 tosept. 1984.description on defect: improper mounting hardware and improper safety restraintsystems may have been installed in these vehicles. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA87002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1986 | 04/29/1987 | FILLER NECK SPURT | ||
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