Ford Fiesta 1978

Model Fiesta made in 1978 by Ford got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment and wheels.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
77V220000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)600001/03/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/15/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may contain air conditioners which have blower motor resistor wires which were improperly routed too close to the blower housing wall. as a result, the blower motor could become jammed and, if the blower switch is in either the medium or low position, the polypropylene blower housing could ignite.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the resistor assembly with a temperature protective thermal limiter, if necessary, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: air conditioning; blower motor.consequences of defect: an engine fire could start and spread to the passengercompartment, causing serious injuries to vehicle passengers.note: until the vehicle can be serviced, the blower switch should not be set inthe low or medium position.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
79V062000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1978 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)8300005/11/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/01/197910/12/1979571110
Defect SummaryVehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selectin and rims. tire placards may list incorrect information in regard to inflation pressures.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRevised tire placards will be provided for installation by owners or dealers, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; tire placards.consequences of defect: reference to the incorrect information may result inoverloading of the tires, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
WHEELS
78V223000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1978 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)1800010/15/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/11/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved wheels contain mislocated stem holes. this may allow air leakage at the tire valve stem, under high speed driving conditions.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the existing wheels with wheels having the proper valve stem holes, if necessary, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4.50x12 inch steelwheels.system: wheels; stem holes.consequences of defect: loss of air in tire could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: should significant air loss occur, the vehicle operator should detect achange in vehicle handling. if the vehicle continues to be operated at highspeeds, tire air loss could continue and result in steering pull, tireoverheating or tire failure.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
80-11/3572-S06/01/198048426Unknown11/01/1995