Ford F Series 1977
Model F Series made in 1977 by Ford got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air.
Model 1977
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
78V153000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1970 to 09/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 125000 | 11/02/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/03/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. the chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is running. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: the blade fragments could cause engine damage and, ifhood is open, serious personal injury to nearby persons. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
79V077000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1975 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 65000 | 11/09/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/29/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. a nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder wall will result, causing momentary sticking or a permanent jam. this can result in temporary or permanent loss of braking for the affected axle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The pistons in the valve portion of the modulators will be replaced with pistons that do not swell when exposed to air brake system contaminants. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with anti-lock air brakecontrollers.system: service brakes; control assembly. |