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1978 Ford F Series Recall

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Active Safety 1978 Ford F Series Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Ford F Series in Canada.

Ref #1982-039 Campaign : 435
1982-04-26 375 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1979-059 Campaign : 343
1979-03-30 550 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain B700, C600, CL9000, F700, LN600 and W9000 vehicles equipped with eaton anti-lock air brake controllers and produced at the kentucky turck plant. A nylon piston within the pneumatic valve system can increase in size when exposed to certain quantities of typical air brake contaminants that may accumulate due to lack of air brake maintenance. The piston could momentarily stick and/or jam in the valve housing causing a temporary or permanent loss of braking to the affected axle. v79144

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1978-056 Campaign : 295
1978-07-05 14 200 units

Other

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the blades of the engine cooling fan may fatigue crack and separate, without warning, while the engine is operating. Fan blade separation may damage underhood components and, if the hood is open, injure persons in the vicinity of the engine compartment.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-160 Campaign : N/D
1978-02-14 2 602 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL TILT STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH DEFORMED SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER REACTION SPRINGS WHICH CAN REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE FORCE ON THE SELECTOR LEVER ACTING TO PUSH THE LEVER INTO THE INSERT DETENTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. A DRIVER MAY FAIL TO ENGAGE THE "PARK" POSITION DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF THE SPRING FORCE OR THE SELECTOR LEVER COULD BE MOVED OUT OF "PARK~ WITHOUT THE DRIVER FIRST PULLING THE LEVER TOWARD THE STEERING WHEEL. AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE WITH THE SELECTOR LEVER NOT ENGAGED IN "PARK" AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE ON COULD ROLL AWAY CAUSING INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-072 Campaign : N/D
1977-09-29 1 574 units

Engine

Issue Description

Certain vehicles equipped with 460 c.i.d. Engines and 4350-4v carburetors. The secondary throttle lever of the 4350-4v carburetor may experience a "hang-up" condition due to a die misalignment during the die-casting of the throttle body. The secondary throttle plates may remain open after a wide-open throttle application causing the vehicle to accelerate to high speed. The vehicle can be stopped by shifting into neutral and braking or by turning the ignition switch off.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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