Ford Ford 1969

Model Ford made in 1969 by Ford got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1969

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
69V077000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)35400005/27/1969MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/02/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that hood latch mech- anism has insufficient clearance betweenparts.this could cause primary hood latch to bind, thus interfering with hoodclosure and preventing secondary latch from engaging, in which case hood couldopen while car is in motion.(correct by inspecting and replac- ing latch whennecessary.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
69V110000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/01/1969 to 06/01/1969V (Vehicle)11000008/11/1969MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/15/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that brake fluid may contain excessive inorganic chloride whichwould have adverse effect on corrosion of brake components.this conditionwould ultimately cause brake malfunction.(correct by purging brake system ofold fluid and replacing with proper type.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
68V126000FORD MOTOR COMPANY to 10/01/1968V (Vehicle)7500011/28/1968MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/03/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility front brake hoses incorrectly routed on vehicles equipped with drum-type brakes.improperly positioned hoses may be damaged through contact with brake drums, causing front brakes to become inoperative.however, rear brakes would not be affected due to dual brake system.(correct by inspecting and properly routing hoses where necessary.)
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
77V009000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)538705/16/1977ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/27/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe front wheel spindle on the involved vehicles may crack in service. spindle stem separation could occur due to failure of the stem at the inner bearing fillet location.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace both front spindles, if necessary, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with police package andoptional front disc brakes.system: steering; front wheel spindle.consequences of defect: should separation occur, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
70V105000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)8500009/01/1970ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/03/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that cracks can be induced in front lower control arms if frontsuspension is repeatedly subjected to very severe loading sometimesentercountered in police service.such cracking could ultimately result infracture through arm in ball joint area, and cause discon- nection betweenlower control arm and front wheel which would seriously hamper driver's abilityto fully control vehicle.(correct by replacing with a heavy duty improvedarm.)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
69V060000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/01/1969 to 03/01/1969V (Vehicle)682305/02/1969MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/07/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that accelerator cable was manufactured with improper wire cord.in cold weather may bind, holding accelerator open rather than permittingnormal deceler- ation.(correct by inspecting and installing new cable whenneces- sary.)