5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Ford campaign no h-7f.light trucks.possibility that vehicles wereassemblied with the outer neoprene layer of the right front brake hose cut.ifthis condition exists it may result in hose rupture and loss offront wheelbraking.(correct by inspecting and replace hose if evidence of cut.)
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Ford campaign no h7h.4x4 trucks equipped w/6 cylinder engines.possibilitythat an incorrect rear driveshaft was installed in production.ifthiscondition exists the driveshaft will vibrate and deflect at high speeds.this vibration and deflection could cause shaft tobreak.a broken driveshaftmight adversely affect control of vehicle.(correct by inspecting and replacewith correct driveshaft where necessary.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Light trucks.possibility that vehicles were assembled with seat beltattaching bolts which were improperly processed during heat treating andplating operations.this condition could make bolts susceptible to hydrogenembrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct by inspecting andreplacing bolts with known quality stock).
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Light trucks.possibility that power steering system was inadvertently filledwith naptha solvent.solvent would decompose rubber parts such as hoses andpump and gear seals at rapid rate.naptha solvent has lower flash point thanpower steering fluid which could present fire hazard.(correct by inspectingdrain and refill with power steering fluid; replace hoses and pump assemblies.)
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Ford campaign no h-5b.w/power steering.possibility that power steering gearassemblies were built with worm and valve assembly torsion rod lock pininadvertently omitted.if condition exists, could result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by inspecting and installing pin where necessary.)