NHTSA Recall #07E064000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
34,000 Econolines recalled
1979 FORD ECONOLINE -- Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, Napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E064000 »
NHTSA Recall #79V185000 WHEELS
22,500 Econolines recalled
1979 FORD ECONOLINE -- 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.
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 »
NHTSA Recall #79V153000 STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
12,000 Econolines recalled
1979 FORD ECONOLINE -- Certain vehicles may not contain the specified body mounted heat shields. This could cause high floor pan temperatures when the engine is idled for extended periods of time. Fouled spark plugs or other engine conditions could further increase exhaust temperatures.
The dealer will install the necessary frame mounted heat shield, if missing. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V153000 »
NHTSA Recall #79V152000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
75,000 Econolines recalled
1979 FORD ECONOLINE -- The incorrectly installed left front brake hoses may allow for contact between the front brake hoses and the front tires when the front wheels are in full right or left turn positions. If contact is made, the hose could wear and allow brake fluid to leak out.
The dealer will inspect front brake hoses and replace those lacking the proper clearance with current production hoses, without charge to owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V152000 »
NHTSA Recall #79V117000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
82,000 Econolines recalled
1979 FORD ECONOLINE -- 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.
Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V117000 »
NHTSA Recall #78V269000 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
20,000 Econolines recalled
1979 FORD ECONOLINE -- The steering gears on the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured sector shafts from which the threaded portions of the shafts may fracture and separate. Should the sector shaft fracture, the pitman arm may disengage from the splined portion of the sector shaft.
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear assembly or install a new sector shaft in the steering gear assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V269000 »
NHTSA Recall #78V256000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7,000 Econolines recalled
1979 FORD ECONOLINE -- 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.
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 »
NHTSA Recall #78V201000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
22,000 Econolines recalled
1979 FORD ECONOLINE -- 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.
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 »