1979 FORD ECONOLINE RECALL - #79V153000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS : UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FORD ECONOLINE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1978 - 1/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
11/12/1979 |
| # Affected |
12,000 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY FRAME MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD, IF MISSING. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 300 AND 460 CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: EXHAUST; BODY MOUNTED HEAT SHIELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THESE HIGH TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE THE REAR FLOORCOVERINGS TO SMOULDER, RESULTING IN SMOKE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
| See also |
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for WHEELS
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