- 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 F150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Ford F150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 10 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical F150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Ford F150 recalls 10
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
- A number of wheel assemblies on the involved vehicles may have substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. Substandard welds can cause cracks to occur in the wheel assembly. Rapid loss of air pressure in the tire or separation of the wheel rim from the disc could result.
- The fix
- If separation and loss of air occurs while vehicle is in operation, loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur without prior warning. Corrective action: the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels without charge to owner.
- 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
- 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 involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. Should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.
- The problem
- The involved vehicles were manufactured without a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the midship fuel tank. As a result, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity". In the event of a vehicle accident, excessive fuel spillage could result.
- The fix
- The dealer will install the required fuel tank shield without charge to owner.
- The problem
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "Windshield mounting", in that some of the vehicles were built without the specified windshield weatherstrip retaining components.
- The fix
- The dealer will install the windshield weatherstrip retaining components at no cost to owner.
- 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.
- The problem
- The involved vehicles do not contain a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the mid-ship fuel tank. In the event of a frontal impact, excessive fuel spillage from the fuel tank may occur. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity".
- The fix
- Dealer will install the necessary fuel tank shield without charge to owner.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Ford F150 | 0 | 10 | 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 F150
Does the 1979 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 1979 Ford F150: fuel pump (August 2007); wheels (September 1979); wheels (August 1979); pedals and linkages (May 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 F150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Ford F150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 8 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ford F150 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 F150 years have the most complaints?
1955 (1), 1966 (1), 1968 (1). See every Ford F150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1979 Ford F150 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