Ford Mustang 1978
Model Mustang made in 1978 by Ford got 10 consumer complains as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1978
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V003000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1975 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 81807 | 03/20/1981 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/02/1981 | 02/12/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seven-blade engine cooling fan is subject to fatigue cracking during normal operation. portions of the blades may separate without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Defective fans will be replaced with fans of an improved design without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 302 cid engines.system: engine and engine cooling; flexible blade fans.consequences of defect: flying pieces from a rotating fan create a risk ofdamage to underhood components and may cause personal injury to nearbyindividuals.note: engine should not be left running with the hood open until the fan hasbeen replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| 83V025000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1976 to 07/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 83000 | 03/22/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/01/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. this may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter engines andoptional air conditioning.system: engine; engine cooling fan.consequences of defect: a blade fragment may separate from the fan assemblywithout prior warning. a broken blade or fragment may damage under-hoodcomponents.note: if the hood is open when blade separation occurs, persons near thevehicle could be seriously injured. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V047000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1977 to 09/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 1956 | 04/07/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/08/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The automatic locking rear seat belt retractors on certain vehicles may fail to lock due to binding of the locking pawl against the retractor housing. this binding is caused by retractor housing deformation which occurred during assembly. as a result the passengers would be restrained only by the fully extended belt. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear seat belt assemblies free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; rear seat belt retractors.consequences of defect: inadequately restrained passengers could be seriouslyinjured in the event of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V196000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 154 | 12/14/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/15/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The dust tube portion of the accelerator cable assembly on the involved vehicles may bind due to improper crimping of the cable assembly during manufacture. as a result, the return rate of the throttle may be slowed or the throttle may be prevented from closing properly. in this condition, a vehicle speed of 30 t0 40 mph could be maintained without depressing the accelerator pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if neccessary, will replace the accelerator cable assembly, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; accelerator cables.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle speed control could result and couldlead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Starter failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 09/04/1997 | 01/01/1978 | ||
| Engine cooling fan blades separated from the fan hub prior to recall, repairs refused due to manufacturer's inability or unwillingness to provide parts to dealer necessary for them to make repairs (83v-025). *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| The smog pump failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 07/29/1985 | 1 | 05/18/1978 | |
| Speedometer, odometer and tachometer malfunction due to defective carburator being installed. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Carburetor failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brake rotors failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Master cylinder failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake power booster failed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 07/29/1985 | 1 | 05/18/1978 | |
| Accelerator malfunctions due to accelerator pump leak. yh | |||