1979 FORD F250 Recalls (9)

Campaign:
78V256000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
10/31/1978 - 10/31/1978
Affected:
7,000
Defect:
The involved vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions in which the parking pawl was not heat-treated. during normal vehicle operation, a parking pawl that has not been heat-treated could become deformed or worn to the point that the transmission will not lock in "park". as a result, the vehicle could roll free if the driver does not set the parking brake when parking or leaving vehicle unattended.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: power train; transmission, automatic.consequences of defect: this condition could result in vehicle damage, propertydamage, and personal injury.note: owner is advised to engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicleparked or unattended.
Campaign:
78V201000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
07/31/1978 - 07/31/1978
Affected:
22,000
Defect:
These transmissions may contain improperly manufactured parking pawl actuating rods. consequently, the unhardened cam surface of these rods can allow the rod to deform during use with resultant increase in shift efforts and difficulty in releasing the parking pawl and engaging the parking gear.
Correction:
Dealer will replace the transmission parking pawl actuating rod without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with c-6automatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission.consequences of defect: if the parking gear cannot be engaged and parking brakeis not set, the vehicle could roll free, especially if parked on an incline,endangering nearby persons and property.note: the parking brake should be used whenever the vehicle is to be leftunattended, until the defect is corrected.
Campaign:
79V035000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured:
07/31/1978 - 09/30/1978
Affected:
62,000
Defect:
The involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, light.system: steering linkages; steering arm knuckle.consequences of defect: complete disengagement of the steering arm could occurat any time while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss or seriousimpairment of steering control and the potential for a vehicle accident.
Campaign:
79V038000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:
07/31/1978 - 11/30/1978
Affected:
105
Defect:
The involved vehicles were manufactured without a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the midship fuel tank. as a result, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in the event of a vehicle accident, excessive fuel spillage could result.
Correction:
The dealer will install the required fuel tank shield without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and chassis cabs.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, in the presence of a source of ignition,could lead to a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.
Campaign:
79V023000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
07/31/1978 - 08/31/1978
Affected:
12
Defect:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting", in that some of the vehicles were built without the specified windshield weatherstrip retaining components.
Correction:
The dealer will install the windshield weatherstrip retaining components at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield components.consequences of defect: the omission of a windshield mounting increases thepossibility that the windshield may not be properly retained within the cabduring a frontal impact which can result in personal injury.
Campaign:
79V117000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
01/31/1979 - 02/28/1979
Affected:
82,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
78V197000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:
07/31/1978 - 07/31/1978
Affected:
103
Defect:
The involved vehicles do not contain a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the mid-ship fuel tank. in the event of a frontal impact, excessive fuel spillage from the fuel tank may occur. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
Correction:
Dealer will install the necessary fuel tank shield without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank shield.consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from a vehicle impact couldresult in a fire and serious injuries to vehicle occupants.
Campaign:
79V201000 on 12/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Manufactured:
05/31/1979 - 06/30/1979
Affected:
500
Defect:
Dimensional differences in the 1980 versus the 1979 assemblies may allow the inner brake lining/shoe to move outward to a position where it is no longer retained in the shoe slot when the front brake inner linings become worn to the point of needing replacement. the inner brake shoe could then wedge between the rotor and spindle, possibly causing a sudden lock-up of one front wheel. this can occur without brake application and would adversely affect steering control. these dimensional differences could also allow additional travel of the brake piston such that a loss of brake fluid from the front brake system may occur. this would result in increased stopping distances.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hub and rotor assemblies and spindle seals.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks with 6200 and 6900 lb gvwr and equipped withtwo wheel drive and standard front brakes.system: service brakes; brake assembly.consequences of defect: loss of steering control along with increased stoppingdistances could result in an accident.
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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