Ford E350 1978

Model E350 made in 1978 by Ford got 2 investigations as well as 5 recalls. The car had some investigations: suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
77V198000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)3000001/03/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/15/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the carburetor without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
77V185000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1977V (Vehicle)1900011/21/1977MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/25/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the park actuation cam support plates, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
NotesVehicle 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.
78V035000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1977 to 12/01/1977V (Vehicle)4733903/23/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/16/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
77V187000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)188510/31/1977MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/25/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, the steering tie rod and link assemblies with adjusting sleeve clamps may have been improperly manufactured. the clamps contain a sharp die mark which could cause the clamp to fracture when the clamp bolt is tightened to specifications. the clamp could break and cause separation of the tie rod adjusting sleeves.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the steering tie rod adjusting sleeve and clamp assembly, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; tie rod adjusting sleeve clamps.consequences of defect: should separation occur, loss of steering control andan accident could occur without prior warning.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
77V161000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)1600010/18/1977MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/23/197710/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 460 cidengines.system: throttle linkages; throttle lever.consequences of defect: in the event of throttle sticking, the vehicle maycontinue to accelerate after the accelerator pedal is released. continuousacceleration could occur without warning and lead to a loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the likelihood of the condition occurring can be reduced by avoiding fullor nearly full depressions of the accelerator pedal as during high accelerationor full power operations.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION
C85010FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/30/198508/02/1988DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA87002FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/04/198604/29/1987FILLER NECK SPURT
 There is no summary currently available