1979 Ford Ltd
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Ford Ltd. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
9 recalls name the 1979 Ford Ltd. 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 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.
Some of these vehicles were produced with misindexed front brake hoses which could contact a tire or wheel in a full-turn condition. Chafing and wear to the brake hose could result in loss of brake fluid and front wheel braking capability.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, re-index the front brake hose. Those hoses showing signs of abrasion will be replaced, without charge to owner.
Some vehicles were produced with brake control valves and brake tubes intended for use in vehicles without trailer tow packages.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace brake control valve and connecting brake tube.
The word "lights" was omitted from the panel applique identifying the headlamp switch. Without this identification the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Owners of the affected vehicles will be mailed adhesive backed labels containing the word "lights", along with instructions for proper installation at no charge.
The lower steering shaft assemblies contain coupling rivet pins which were not riveted securely enough during manufacture. Consequently one or both of the pins could loosen from the flange of the flexible coupling during vehicle operation. If one pin IS loose, free play would result. If both pins work loose, loss of steering control would occur. Also, the…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft assembly, without charge to owner.
One or more of the five cooling fan blades may have been improperly riveted to the fan spider. This could allow the blades to separate from the fan during engine operation.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine cooling fan, without charge.
The windshield wiper and washer system contains an incorrect 6 amp circuit breaker instead of the 8.25 amp circuit breaker. If the system IS heavily loaded, as in the case of a partially dry windshield, the motor current may exceed the 6 amp breaker"s capacity. This would cause the breaker to open, which would result in wiper/washer failure.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install the correct circuit breaker without charge to owner.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install protective shields on the rebound bumper brackets without charge to owner.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
When I was driving in las vegas at low speed I heard a noise which was amplified when car was driving faster. When I stoped and I check a whole skin of the tire was gone. I went to replace it and when they lift up the car another tire had a big bubble(12" long). I dont remember if a third or forth…
When I was driving in las vegas at low speed I heard a noise which was amplified when car was driving faster. When I stoped and I check a whole skin of the tire was gone. I went to replace it and when they lift up the car another tire had a big bubble(12" long). I dont remember if a third or forth had same problem but I end up replacing all 4 (definetly not firestone). Since than I allways check the tires I had on my car. I believe I was lucky. But the experience even today give me the guss bumps.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
After starting the vehicle, an electrical short in the ignition switch caused the steering column to catch on fire. *ak
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