1977 FORD F250 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
77V141000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
60,000
Defect:
The involved vehicles may experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting the fuel inlet tube to the carburetor filter. this leakage condition is due to insufficient insertion of the fuel tube into the hose or improper positioning of the hose clamp, causing the clamp to be crimped directly over the fuel tube bead.
Correction:
Dealer will replace the existing fuel hose clamp with a spring-type clamp at the hose-to-fuel inlet tube connection, and adjust the connection where necessary, without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and passenger vehicles equipped with 351 or 400 cidengines.system: fuel; fuel hose.consequences of defect: fuel leakage could lead to an underhood fire andinjuries to vehicle occupants from burns and smoke inhalation.note: gasoline odors may indicate a fuel leak is persent.

Campaign:
77V161000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Affected:
16,000
Defect:
Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 460 cidengines.system: throttle linkages; throttle lever.consequences of defect: in the event of throttle sticking, the vehicle maycontinue to accelerate after the accelerator pedal is released. continuousacceleration could occur without warning and lead to a loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the likelihood of the condition occurring can be reduced by avoiding fullor nearly full depressions of the accelerator pedal as during high accelerationor full power operations.

Campaign:
77V218000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Affected:
40,000
Defect:
On the involved vehicles, the manual steering gears may contain steering gear recirculatory balls that could fracture. this fracturing is a result of improper heat-treatment during manufacture and can eventually cause increased steering effort.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ball bearings of the steering gear, without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: steering; steering gear recirculatory balls.consequences of defect: under continued operation, loss of steering control,loss of vehicle control, and an accident could occur.note: increased steering efforts will be accompanied by an audible popping orgrinding noise and momentary steering hang-up. if any of these conditions areexperienced, the vehicle should not be operated.

Campaign:
77V082000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Affected:
11
Defect:
The upper support strap nuts, attaching the fuel tank, were not tightened to specifications. this may allow the fuel tank to detach and fall to the ground.
Correction:
Dealer will tighten attaching nuts to proper specifications to secure the fuel tank, at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; tank assembly.consequences of defect: a separated fuel tank would pose a traffic hazard onthe road. fuel tank may also leak, possibly leading to a fire and personalinjury to passengers.

Campaign:
78V096000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
02/28/1977 - 03/31/1978
Affected:
61,417
Defect:
Some of these vehicles may be equipped with automatic transmissions that were assembled with improperly manufactured cast iron extension housings. the housings have mislocated cast cam plate stops. a mislocated stop may prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the gear shift selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position. if this occurs a driver may rely upon the reading on the gearshift selector lever indicator and may assume that the transmission parking gear is engaged.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission extension housing without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with c-6 automatic transmission.system: power train; transmission.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not engaged and the vehicle isleft unattended while still in gear, it could roll free, causing injury anddamage to persons and property.

Campaign:
07E064000 on 08/23/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
34,000
Defect:
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:
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Correction:
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.

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