Ford E250 1979

Model E250 made in 1979 by Ford got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and structure.

E250 year 1979

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1979

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
SEAT BELTS - REAR
78V214000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 08/01/1978 to 09/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	874	11/03/1978	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	10/05/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	On the involved vehicles, the potential exists for the outboard seat belts to become trapped in the seat-bed pivoting mechanism. should the belt become trapped in the mechanism when the seat is converted to a bed, the belt may become cut or frayed.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will install seat belt shields on the folding seat/bed pivoting mechanism and replace the outboard seat belt assemblies if damaged, free of charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with optional seat-beds.system: interior; seat bed seat belt (shoulder).consequences of defect: in the event of sudden braking or vehicle collision,the seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant and the risk ofpersonal injury is increased.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
79V152000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 08/01/1978 to 05/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	75000	06/16/1979	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/19/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The incorrectly installed left front brake hoses may allow for contact between the front brake hoses and the front tires when the front wheels are in full right or left turn positions. if contact is made, the hose could wear and allow brake fluid to leak out.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect front brake hoses and replace those lacking the proper clearance with current production hoses, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; front brake hoses.consequences of defect: front wheel braking capability could be lost, causingan increase in stopping distances and, possibly, an accident.note: operator may be alerted to loss of front brakes by the activation of awarning light. should this light appear, proceed with caution and have thevehicle serviced immediately.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
79V117000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	82000	06/18/1979	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	05/15/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
79V153000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 09/01/1978 to 01/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	12000	11/12/1979	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/19/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Certain vehicles may not contain the specified body mounted heat shields. this could cause high floor pan temperatures when the engine is idled for extended periods of time. fouled spark plugs or other engine conditions could further increase exhaust temperatures.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will install the necessary frame mounted heat shield, if missing.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 300 and 460 cid engines.system: exhaust; body mounted heat shields.consequences of defect: these high temperatures could cause the rear floorcoverings to smoulder, resulting in smoke damage and personal injury.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA87002	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	11/04/1986	04/29/1987	FILLER NECK SPURT
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
		1
	The exhaust manifold is cracked on the right side which causes the exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment. *ak