Ford Econoline 1979
Model Econoline made in 1979 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 8 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V256000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1978 to 11/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 7000 | 11/17/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/27/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions in which the parking pawl was not heat-treated. during normal vehicle operation, a parking pawl that has not been heat-treated could become deformed or worn to the point that the transmission will not lock in park. as a result, the vehicle could roll free if the driver does not set the parking brake when parking or leaving vehicle unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: power train; transmission, automatic.consequences of defect: this condition could result in vehicle damage, propertydamage, and personal injury.note: owner is advised to engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicleparked or unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| 78V201000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1978 to 08/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 22000 | 10/05/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/15/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These transmissions may contain improperly manufactured parking pawl actuating rods. consequently, the unhardened cam surface of these rods can allow the rod to deform during use with resultant increase in shift efforts and difficulty in releasing the parking pawl and engaging the parking gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the transmission parking pawl actuating rod without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with c-6automatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission.consequences of defect: if the parking gear cannot be engaged and parking brakeis not set, the vehicle could roll free, especially if parked on an incline,endangering nearby persons and property.note: the parking brake should be used whenever the vehicle is to be leftunattended, until the defect is corrected. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V269000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1978 to 12/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 12/12/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/21/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering gears on the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured sector shafts from which the threaded portions of the shafts may fracture and separate. should the sector shaft fracture, the pitman arm may disengage from the splined portion of the sector shaft. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear assembly or install a new sector shaft in the steering gear assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering assembly; gears.consequences of defect: disengagement while vehicle is in motion could resultin loss of steering control, loss of vehicle control, and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V185000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1978 to 10/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 22500 | 10/09/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/07/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The wheel assembly may contain substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. as a result, cracks can form in the wheel assembly, causing air loss and an underinflated tire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and replace any defective wheels without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 15 x 5.5k wheel assemblies.system: wheels; wheel assembly.consequences of defect: low tire inflation pressures could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident. also, if the spot welds fail, the rim and tirecould separate from the wheel disc, with consequent loss of control andaccident. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/27/1997 | 1 | 05/15/1997 | |
| Dt: consumer was driving down highway when the vehicle began to overheat. the consumer pulled to the side and shut off the vehicle engine. after shutting off the engine, a fire began to come through the dash. when the consumer exited the vehicle it blew up. everything in vehicle burned and melted. consumer said that the vehicle was burned beyond recognition. *jb *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SANTA ROSA | 95402 | RUDOLPH INC, THOMPSON AUTO SALES |