- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Ford Econoline Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Ford Econoline have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Econoline year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Ford Econoline recalls 8
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
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and replace any defective wheels without charge to owner.
- The problem
- 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 fix
- The dealer will install the necessary frame mounted heat shield, if missing.
- The problem
- 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 fix
- The dealer will inspect front brake hoses and replace those lacking the proper clearance with current production hoses, without charge to owner.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
- The problem
- 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 fix
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear assembly or install a new sector shaft in the steering gear assembly.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the transmission parking pawl actuating rod without charge to owner.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Ford Econoline | 0 | 8 | F | |
| 1979 Ford Bronco | 2 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 1979 Ford All Full Size | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 1979 Ford Econoline
Does the 1979 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 1979 Ford Econoline: fuel pump (August 2007); wheels (August 1979); underbody shields (June 1979); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (June 1979) 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 1979 Ford Econoline had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Ford Econoline a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ford Econoline 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 Econoline years have the most complaints?
1999 (300), 2000 (231), 2003 (215). See every Ford Econoline year compared.
What should I do if my 1979 Ford Econoline 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