Ford F150 1977
Model F150 made in 1977 by Ford got 3 consumer complains as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other and steering. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.
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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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V190000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1976 to 10/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 12500 | 12/03/1976 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/23/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 567 | 000 | |||||
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| Notes | Model e and f series light trucks and broncos.vehicles fail to conform withaxle weight ratings specified in s5.1.2 of federal motor vehicle safetystandard no.120.(correct by inspecting and replacing safety certificationlabel to meet requirement of fmvss no.120).light truck - pick-up. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V141000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 60000 | 10/21/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting the fuel inlet tube to the carburetor filter. this leakage condition is due to insufficient insertion of the fuel tube into the hose or improper positioning of the hose clamp, causing the clamp to be crimped directly over the fuel tube bead. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the existing fuel hose clamp with a spring-type clamp at the hose-to-fuel inlet tube connection, and adjust the connection where necessary, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks and passenger vehicles equipped with 351 or 400 cidengines.system: fuel; fuel hose.consequences of defect: fuel leakage could lead to an underhood fire andinjuries to vehicle occupants from burns and smoke inhalation.note: gasoline odors may indicate a fuel leak is persent. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V082000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 11 | 06/09/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/02/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The upper support strap nuts, attaching the fuel tank, were not tightened to specifications. this may allow the fuel tank to detach and fall to the ground. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will tighten attaching nuts to proper specifications to secure the fuel tank, at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; tank assembly.consequences of defect: a separated fuel tank would pose a traffic hazard onthe road. fuel tank may also leak, possibly leading to a fire and personalinjury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V218000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 40000 | 01/18/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/14/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the manual steering gears may contain steering gear recirculatory balls that could fracture. this fracturing is a result of improper heat-treatment during manufacture and can eventually cause increased steering effort. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ball bearings of the steering gear, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: steering; steering gear recirculatory balls.consequences of defect: under continued operation, loss of steering control,loss of vehicle control, and an accident could occur.note: increased steering efforts will be accompanied by an audible popping orgrinding noise and momentary steering hang-up. if any of these conditions areexperienced, the vehicle should not be operated. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V161000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 10/18/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/23/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | 06/26/1996 | |
| Recalls on my f150 have never been taken care of and there are a number of them for my truck. my dilemma is that i will be out of a truck for work if i take it in to truck city where i purchased my truck for at least a day or two according to them. i want the recalls taken care of but can't afford to be without transportation. i feel that ford should provide a courtesy vehicle while performing the recall repairs on this vehicle. please respond. *jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/14/1996 | 1 | ||
| Tie rod broke, causing accident. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10/05/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Tread separation, two tires. another identical failure occurred 10 months ago, with the same tire.*ak (dot number: w208 ipt tiresize: p235/70r16) | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | BUDA | 78610 | LEIF JOHNSON FORD | 5123120800 |