- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began during march 2008. Owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Ford Bronco Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Ford Bronco have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in March 2008 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Bronco year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Ford Bronco recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission extension housing without charge to owner.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels on the involved vehicles.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace the park actuation cam support plates, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
- The problem
- 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".
- The fix
- Dealer will install spacer washers at the latch striker attachment to correct the problem, without charge to owner.
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Does the 1978 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1978 Ford Bronco: fuel pump (March 2008); automatic transmission (April 1978); column shift (February 1978); wheels (January 1978) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Ford Bronco had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Ford Bronco a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 83 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Bronco year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Bronco years have the most complaints?
2022 (390), 2023 (236), 2021 (232). See every Ford Bronco year compared.
What should I do if my 1978 Ford Bronco has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data