Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Ford F Series in Canada.
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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