- The problem
- Some vehicles were produced with brake control valves and brake tubes intended for use in vehicles without trailer tow packages.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace brake control valve and connecting brake tube.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Ford Custom Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Ford Custom have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1979 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Custom year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Ford Custom recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1979 Ford Custom yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Custom: every year compared
All Custom years1979 Ford Custom vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Ford Custom | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1979 Ford Bronco | 2 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 1979 Ford All Full Size | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1979 Ford Custom
Does the 1979 Ford Custom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1979 Ford Custom: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 1979). 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 1979 Ford Custom had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Ford Custom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Custom 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.
What should I do if my 1979 Ford Custom 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