Ford F150 1978

Model F150 made in 1978 by Ford got 13 consumer complains as well as 10 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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
78V096000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1977 to 04/01/1978V (Vehicle)6141706/20/1978ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/28/197810/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of these vehicles may be equipped with automatic transmissions that were assembled with improperly manufactured cast iron extension housings. the housings have mislocated cast cam plate stops. a mislocated stop may prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the gear shift selector lever is placed in the p (park) position. if this occurs a driver may rely upon the reading on the gearshift selector lever indicator and may assume that the transmission parking gear is engaged.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission extension housing without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks equipped with c-6 automatic transmission.system: power train; transmission.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not engaged and the vehicle isleft unattended while still in gear, it could roll free, causing injury anddamage to persons and property.
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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
78V168000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1977 to 11/01/1977V (Vehicle)709/28/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/07/197810/12/1979571210
Defect SummaryThe drivers side shoulder belt retractor mounting bracket assembly contains a weld nut which was improperly attached to the bracket. this fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will repair the left side shoulder belt retractor mounting bracket on the involved vehicles free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: interior; restraint anchorage.consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle collision, the shoulder beltmay not adequately restrain the driver and the chances of injury would beincreased.
STEERING - LINKAGES
77V169000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)1370710/19/1977MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/12/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe pitman arm to steering gear attachment nuts may not have been properly tightened on the involved vehicles. the nut could come off during vehicle operation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will tighten the pitman arm attaching nut to the correct specifications without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; pitman arm to steering gear attachment nut.consequences of defect: if the nut comes off, the pitman arm could separatefrom the steering gear, which could cause a loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
78V109000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/01/1978 to 04/01/1978V (Vehicle)7705/05/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/15/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThese vehicles may be equipped with steering linkages on which cotter pins may not have been installed on castellated nuts to secure the steering drag link and tie-rod connections. also, these attaching nuts may not have been tightened to specifications. this could allow linkage separation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will perform necessary corrections to the steering linkage attachments.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; drag link.consequences of defect: should separation occur, loss of steering control andan accident could occur.
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.
WHEELS
78V023000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1977 to 11/01/1977V (Vehicle)1700004/03/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/30/197810/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of the steel wheels on the involved vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. these wheels, over a period of time, could crack in the wheel rim area through normal operation, without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels on the involved vehicles.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks equipped with 15x6 inch standard or optionalsteel styled wheels.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: a cracked wheel could cause rapid loss of air from thetire, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
07/01/1996109/12/1996
 Distributor cap replaced.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
 Fuel sending unit and starter failed. mjs
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
1
 Flywheel design results in damage to components. mjs
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/01/19981
 Engine replace. mjs
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
11/13/2002
 Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the headlights will flicker causing a distraction to the consumer view during nighttime. dealer notified. ts *dt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
08/01/1996109/12/1996
 Defective carburetor.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
 Fuel sending unit and starter failed. mjs
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
05/01/1996109/12/1996
 Parking gear does not always hold when engaged.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
02/27/19994
 Vehicle at inspection station. vehicle was parked & mechanic was checking brake fluid. vehicle suddenly jumped out of park and went into reverse. door was bent towards the front of vehicle & then swung back & closed. vehicle went across the street & struck light post. no injuries. driver's door could not open. recalls 78v096000; 78v035000; 77v185000.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
4
 Power steering pump and system has failed several times resulting in leakage and steering diffculty. mjs
08/01/1996109/12/1996
 Power steering failure.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
11/01/1995109/12/1996
 Tie rod link improperly installed.
SUSPENSION
10/01/19973
 Suspension system has experienced continued problems with stability and wear. mjs