Ford Granada 1979
Model Granada made in 1979 by Ford got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1979
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 | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
84V078000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 810000 | 07/31/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/26/1984 | 07/10/1984 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Blades may crack and may, over a period of time, loosen from fan assembly. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Fan assembly will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 250, 302, 351 or 400 cidengines and air conditioning.system: engine and engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: blade pieces may damage components under the hood. ifhood is opened while engine is operating, persons standing nearby may beinjured if the fan breaks.note: impending blade failure may be evidenced by rattling or vibration. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
08E019000 | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS | E (Equipment) | 1937 | 03/19/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/06/2008 | 03/06/2008 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to intercontinental aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.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. | |||||||||||||||
07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Federal-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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This 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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
79V117000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 82000 | 06/18/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/15/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
79V272000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1979 to 05/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 56 | 02/13/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/27/1979 | 01/14/1980 | 571 | 212 | |||||
Defect Summary | Windshields may have been installed on these vehicles without the application of a butyl primer on the mounting surface of the glazing. the primer is required to ensure adequate retention of the windshield to its opening flange. this constitutes a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, windshield mounting. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will reinstall the windshield correctly without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual; windshield retention.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the windshield may becomedisplaced and the chances of passenger injury would be increased. |