Ford Ford Truck 1974
Model Ford Truck made in 1974 by Ford got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1974
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V008000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1969 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 21000000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/12/1981 | 02/12/1981 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is a manufacturers notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle engine compartment caught on fire. *mr the engine compartment and passenger area had become engulfed in flames. *scc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Master cylinder mofified by insertion of flare fitting ,neccessary to assist in lenghtening of operating shaft, caused brake failure. | |||