Ford Pinto 1976

Model Pinto made in 1976 by Ford got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and structure.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
76V170000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)37258411/15/1976ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/29/197610/12/1979
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NotesFord motor campaign no 209.possibility that vehicles equipped with 2.3litre engines may experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting thefuel tube to the carburetor fuel filter.fuel leakage may be caused by acombination of factors, including fuel tube misalignment, improper hoseclamping and a change to a less flexible, double braided hose.fuel odors mayprovide warning to drivers.should leakage occur, a potential exists for theoccurance of an underhood fire.(correct by inspecting and replacing fuelhose, clamp and alignment of fuel tube when necessary).passenger vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
78V143000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1971 to 07/01/1976V (Vehicle)140000008/22/1978ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/19/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryIn the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. this would result in fuel leakage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.
NotesVehicle descripton: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: fuel leakage, in the presence of a source of ignition,could result in a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
76V112000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)637308/12/1976MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/20/197610/12/1979571207
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NotesFord motor campaign no 199.possibility that the front seat back restrainingdevices that may fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safetystandard no.207.this condition resulted because screws securing the latchstriker to the seat cushion frame were not properly processed by theirmanufaturer.(correct by inspecting and replacing screw as necessary).passenger vehicle.
76V134000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)520009/29/1976MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/07/197610/12/1979571207
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NotesFord campaign no 202.possibility that the rear seat cushions fail to meetrequirement of fmvss no.207.the cushion frame was found to containcushion-to-underbody attaching brackets that may separate from the seat frameas a result of inadequate spot welds.(correct by inspecting and reworkingseat cushion frame to meet requirements of fmvss no.207).passenger vehicle.
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
78V069000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)28400006/09/1978OVSCFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/04/197810/12/1979571301
Defect SummaryIn the event of a frontal impact, fuel leakage may occur at the fuel line to fuel pump connection in the engine compartment. these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a pair of front bumper bracket extension plates to supply added protection for this fuel line connection.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line to fuel pump connection.consequences of defect: fuel leakage resulting from a vehicle collision couldlead to a vehicle fire and injury to passengers.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
76V067000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)41058005/18/1976MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/29/197610/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no 192. possibility that the nylon bushing in the acceleratorncable may become loose due to an oversize retaining clip. a loose bushing maylrestrict the accelerator cable from returning to idle or to a lower speedor to a slower speed condition, holding carburetor at constant speed. shouldthis occur, the driver can stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, shiftingto neutral and turning off the ignition. (correct by inspecting the bushingbushing retaining clip where necessary.)

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DP78025FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/07/197801/23/1978FUEL TANK FIRES
 Fuel tank fires

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
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 The vehicle did not come equipped with a shield to protect the gas tank. *ak *jb