Recent 1978 BRONCO Recalls

• Recall #08E019000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
• Recall #78V096000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
• Recall #78V035000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
• Recall #78V023000 - WHEELS
• Recall #77V185000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
• Recall #77V129000 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall for 1978 FORD BRONCO

  • Recall Announced MARCH 06 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E019000
  • Number Affected 1,937

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 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.

  Fix: Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began during March 2008. Owners may contact Intercontinental at 800-451-2593.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E019000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Recall for 1978 FORD BRONCO

  • Recall Announced APRIL 28 1978
  • NHTSA Reference #78V096000
  • Number Affected 61,417

  Summary: Some of these vehicles may be equipped with automatic transmissions that were assembled with improperly manufactured cast iron extension housings. The housings have mislocated cast cam plate stops. A mislocated stop may prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the gear shift selector lever is placed in the "P" (park) position. If this occurs a driver may rely upon the reading on the gearshift selector lever indicator and may assume that the transmission parking gear is engaged.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission extension housing without charge to owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V096000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Recall for 1978 FORD BRONCO

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 16 1978
  • NHTSA Reference #78V035000
  • Number Affected 47,339

  Summary: The shift selector reaction springs may be deformed as a result of improper installation of selector levers during column buildup. Thus the lever may not be able to be moved into the insert detents located in the steering column assembly. This could prevent the "park" gear from being engaged.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V035000 »

• WHEELS Recall for 1978 FORD BRONCO

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 30 1978
  • NHTSA Reference #78V023000
  • Number Affected 17,000

  Summary: Some of the steel wheels on the involved vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. These wheels, over a period of time, could crack in the wheel rim area through normal operation, without prior warning.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels on the involved vehicles.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V023000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Recall for 1978 FORD BRONCO

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 25 1977
  • NHTSA Reference #77V185000
  • Number Affected 19,000

  Summary: On the involved vehicles, the park actuation support plates are defective due to their susceptibility to cracking due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. As a result, fragments from a broken plate can become lodged in the transmission parking pawl mechanism. This could prevent the transmission parking pawl from engaging when the selector lever is placed in the "park" position, or prevent the pawl from being disengaged from the park gear.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: The dealer will replace the park actuation cam support plates, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #77V185000 »

• SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Recall for 1978 FORD BRONCO

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 29 1977
  • NHTSA Reference #77V129000
  • Number Affected 928

  Summary: On the involved vehicles, build-up of carpet/mat deadener and insulation under the rear seat frame and seat belt anchor tabs may prevent the optional folding rear seat cushion from latching properly. The latch may be only partially engaged and fail to sustain the seat belt anchorage loading requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly And Anchorages".

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Dealer will install spacer washers at the latch striker attachment to correct the problem, without charge to owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #77V129000 »