1978 Ford E Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Ford E Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 Ford E Series. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
The involved vehicles are equipped with safety compliance certification labels and incomplete vehicle documents that indicate that the gross axle weight rating (gawr) IS approximately 0.6 to 6.0 percent greater than the combined load capacity of the tires at the specified tire inflation pressure. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Owner will receive correct labels by mail, free of charge.
Every Ford E Series model year
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