1979 Ford BRONCO Recalls
Learn What to Do if Your BRONCO Has Been Recalled
The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1979 BRONCO take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.
- Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
- Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
- Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page
Recent 1979 BRONCO Recalls
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall for 1979 FORD BRONCO
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 »
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WHEELS Recall for 1979 FORD BRONCO
Summary: The wheel assembly may contain substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. As a result, cracks can form in the wheel assembly, causing air loss and an underinflated tire.
Consequence:
Fix: Dealer will inspect and replace any defective wheels without charge to owner.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V185000 »
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Recall for 1979 FORD BRONCO
Summary: 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.
Consequence:
Fix: Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V117000 »
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STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Recall for 1979 FORD BRONCO
Summary: The involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. Should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.
Consequence:
Fix: The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V035000 »
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Recall for 1979 FORD BRONCO
Summary: The involved vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions in which the parking pawl was not heat-treated. During normal vehicle operation, a parking pawl that has not been heat-treated could become deformed or worn to the point that the transmission will not lock in "park". as a result, the vehicle could roll free if the driver does not set the parking brake when parking or leaving vehicle unattended.
Consequence:
Fix: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V256000 »
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Recall for 1979 FORD BRONCO
Summary: These transmissions may contain improperly manufactured parking pawl actuating rods. Consequently, the unhardened cam surface of these rods can allow the rod to deform during use with resultant increase in shift efforts and difficulty in releasing the parking pawl and engaging the parking gear.
Consequence:
Fix: Dealer will replace the transmission parking pawl actuating rod without charge to owner.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V201000 »