Ford Ltd Ii 1979

Model Ltd Ii made in 1979 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
79V013000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)400003/20/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/09/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may have been built with incorrect weld nuts that attach the rear portion of the front outboard seat track to the floor pan. the incorrect nuts have an oversize diameter and thread, and upon front seat track anchor bolt installation, the threads may have been stripped.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, repair any stripped weld nuts and install larger size bolts to anchor the seat track to the floor at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; floor pan attachments.consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, the front seat candisengage from floor mounting creating the potential for serious personalinjury to occupant.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
79V117000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979V (Vehicle)8200006/18/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/15/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
NotesVehicle 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.
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
78V269000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1978 to 12/01/1978V (Vehicle)2000012/12/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/21/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe steering gears on the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured sector shafts from which the threaded portions of the shafts may fracture and separate. should the sector shaft fracture, the pitman arm may disengage from the splined portion of the sector shaft.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear assembly or install a new sector shaft in the steering gear assembly.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering assembly; gears.consequences of defect: disengagement while vehicle is in motion could resultin loss of steering control, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.