Ford F250 1977

Model F250 made in 1977 by Ford got 3 consumer complains as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.

Model 1977

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 - 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
77V141000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)6000010/21/1977MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/13/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer 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.
NotesVehicle 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
77V082000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)1106/09/1977MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/02/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will tighten attaching nuts to proper specifications to secure the fuel tank, at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.
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.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
77V218000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)4000001/18/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/14/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ball bearings of the steering gear, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08/26/19961
 Bed liners and steel gas cans create static electricity which ignited, causing the consumer and his vehicle to catch on fire.*ak consumer sustained first and second degree burns in incident. *slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
06/01/2000
 After installing an off market brake product onto vehicle called tekonsha brake system, manufactured by voyager, learned that system will not brake in reverse. please provide any further details. *ak
STRUCTURE
08/26/19961
 Bed liners and steel gas cans create static electricity which ignited, causing the consumer and his vehicle to catch on fire.*ak consumer sustained first and second degree burns in incident. *slc

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