1978 Ford F Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Ford F Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1978 Ford F Series. Newest first.
Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. A nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. Continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder wall will result, causing momentary sticking or a permanent…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The pistons in the valve portion of the modulators will be replaced with pistons that do not swell when exposed to air brake system contaminants.
The involved vehicles were assembled without the intended windshield weatherstrip lower retainer. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 219, "windshield zone intrusion".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install the windshield weatherstrip lower retainer at no cost to owner.
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 F Series model year
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