1980 FORD BRONCO Recalls (4)

Campaign:
79V237000 on 12/12/1979
Component:
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Manufactured:
08/31/1979 - 08/31/1979
Affected:
30
Defect:
The involved vehicles may have been produced with rear axle shafts (right or left) that did not receive proper heat treatment of the bearing journals.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace both rear axle shafts at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, light.system: suspension; rear axle shaft.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, the axle shaft may fractureunder severe or extended use causing loss of a rear wheel, possible loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Campaign:
79V261000 on 01/13/1980
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Manufactured:
08/31/1979 - 09/30/1979
Affected:
80,000
Defect:
The parking pawl actuating rod in the transmission may have an insufficient or cracked weld. this can cause the park cam end to separate from the rod itself, preventing the parking pawl from engaging the parking gear when the selector is placed in the park position.
Correction:
Dealer will replace the defective parking pawl actuating rod free of charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: power train; park actuating rod.consequences of defect: if vehicle is parked on an incline and the emergencybrake is not engaged, the vehicle could roll free, possibly causing injury tobystanders and personal 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.

Campaign:
08E019000 on 03/05/2008
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
1,937
Defect:
Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire.
Correction:
Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to intercontinental aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.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.

1980 FORD BRONCO TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
9597
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
97310
Component:
021242 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket
Summary:
Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd
Bulletin:
9747
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
Bulletin:
97511
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
Bulletin:
9888
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:
01157
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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