Ford E150 1979

Model E150 made in 1979 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.

E150 year 1979

Recalls
Defect investigations

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
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
90V137000	MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.	from 09/01/1978 to 12/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	13637	08/23/1990	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	07/18/1990	08/01/1990
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary	Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.
Corrective Summary	Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.
Notes	Note: this recall was initialized by mark iii industries.system: seat belts, seat belt anchors, and seat mounting. dom: sept. 1978 tosept. 1984.description on defect: improper mounting hardware and improper safety restraintsystems may have been installed in these vehicles.
SEAT BELTS - REAR
78V214000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 08/01/1978 to 09/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	874	11/03/1978	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	10/05/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	On the involved vehicles, the potential exists for the outboard seat belts to become trapped in the seat-bed pivoting mechanism. should the belt become trapped in the mechanism when the seat is converted to a bed, the belt may become cut or frayed.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will install seat belt shields on the folding seat/bed pivoting mechanism and replace the outboard seat belt assemblies if damaged, free of charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with optional seat-beds.system: interior; seat bed seat belt (shoulder).consequences of defect: in the event of sudden braking or vehicle collision,the seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant and the risk ofpersonal injury is increased.
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
79V153000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 09/01/1978 to 01/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	12000	11/12/1979	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/19/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Certain vehicles may not contain the specified body mounted heat shields. this could cause high floor pan temperatures when the engine is idled for extended periods of time. fouled spark plugs or other engine conditions could further increase exhaust temperatures.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will install the necessary frame mounted heat shield, if missing.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 300 and 460 cid engines.system: exhaust; body mounted heat shields.consequences of defect: these high temperatures could cause the rear floorcoverings to smoulder, resulting in smoke damage and personal injury.
WHEELS
79V185000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 09/01/1978 to 10/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	22500	10/09/1979	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	08/07/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The wheel assembly may contain substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. as a result, cracks can form in the wheel assembly, causing air loss and an underinflated tire.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and replace any defective wheels without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 15 x 5.5k wheel assemblies.system: wheels; wheel assembly.consequences of defect: low tire inflation pressures could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident. also, if the spot welds fail, the rim and tirecould separate from the wheel disc, with consequent loss of control andaccident.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA87002	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	11/04/1986	04/29/1987	FILLER NECK SPURT
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