Recalls › 79V153000

NHTSA recall 79V153000

Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

Ford Club Wagon and 4 more

Reported Jun 19, 197912,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1979

The defect

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.

The remedy

The dealer will install the necessary frame mounted heat shield, if missing.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Club Wagon
1979
Ford E100
1979
Ford E150
1979
Ford E250
1979
Ford Econoline
1979

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.