Recalls for your 1980 Ford Econoline

Recalls for 1980 Ford Econoline

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Twin rocks at Twin Rocks Cafe

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Twin rocks at Twin Rocks Cafe

We couldn't resist stopping in for lunch at the very appropriately named 'Twin Rocks Cafe' during our road trip exploring amazing Utah, USA in 2015. The food was good, though we were just hoping one of those gigantic rocks didn't come crashing down !
Location is at Bluff, a small community at the junction of Hwy.191 and 163, not too far from the stunning buttes and mesas of Monument Valley and many other classic desert landforms. One of my favourite areas in the world.
Contemporary cars (right to left) include:
Jeep Liberty, Chrysler Neon, Toyota Camry XV50, Dodge Avenger/Stratus, ??, white lwb Ford Econoline van, blue Ford F150 supercab pickup, ?
Any comments welcome.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1980-10-16
Description
Certain vehicles were equipped with front brake hose assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured by the supplier.  These assemblies, both rh and lh, were incorrectly built with the fittings misoriented by 90 degrees.  This could cause chafing of the brake hose through contact with the adjacent tire during full turns.  Continued chafing could result in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect both front brake hoses and, if necessary, replace one or both hoses at no charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: vans and wagons.system: service brakes; front brake hose assembly.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid will cause a loss of front wheelbraking action, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: loss of brake fluid may be detected by illumination of the brake warninglight.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT


Posted on: 1980-01-14
Description
The parking pawl actuating rod in the transmission may have an insufficient or cracked weld.  This can cause the park cam end to separate from the rod itself, preventing the parking pawl from engaging the parking gear when the selector is placed in the park position.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the defective parking pawl actuating rod free of charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: power train; park actuating rod.consequences of defect: if vehicle is parked on an incline and the emergencybrake is not engaged, the vehicle could roll free, possibly causing injury tobystanders and personal property.

DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION


Posted on: 1980-07-29
Description
Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc.  During vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect the wheel disc date code and replace those wheels indicating an october 18, 1979 date of manufacture.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: wheels; wheel assemblies.consequences of defect: separation of the wheel assembly could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: the driver may be warned of the condition by wheel wobble or vibration.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2007-08-24
Description
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.

Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.