Ford L Series (heavy) 1978
Model L Series (heavy) made in 1978 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningsuspension and vehicle speed control.
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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| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V255000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 4 | 02/13/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/1979 | 01/11/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The optional tandem suspension assembly may have been installed using a standard beam end adapter kit, rather than the required special kit. progressive deterioration could occur to the adapter to beam end bushing joint, possibly resulting in fracture of the beam to axle attaching bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The incorrect beam adapters will be replaced on new units and beam end adapters and bushings will be installed on units in service, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with optional tandem suspension.system: suspension; bushing joint.consequences of defect: if bolt fracture occurs, the rear axle assembly couldshift, adversely affecting vehicle handling and possibly causing a vehicleaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V027000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1973 to 05/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 3270 | 06/21/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1982 | 04/05/1982 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle standard no. 124, accelerator control systems, due to failure of the throttle to return completely to idle under certain conditions with one of the two accelerator control return springs inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and modify the throttle to meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks, heavy, equipped with liquid propane gas engines.system: fuel; throttle return.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle speed control can lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 07/08/2005 | 79052 | 1 | 01/02/1987 |
| Dt: contact bought a set of brand new tires on 6-9-05. on 7-8-05 the driver's left front tire blew out. the tire had 136 miles on it. the construction of the tire was bias ply nylon. it iwasa 14 ply rating. the road condition on freeway was very good condition. the psi on the tire was 85. there was a slight vibration, and the driver started to change lanes when the tire blewout. the dot # i im0305. *ak | |||