1979 Ford ALL Full SizeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1979 Ford ALL Full Size, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1979 Ford ALL Full Size has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1979 Ford ALL Full Size recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1979 vs. every other ALL Full Size year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ALL Full Size median. How we score

'79
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ALL Full Size owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW HIGH INTENSE ZIEON HEADLIGHTS. ARE THEY LEGAL? BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT, THAT IN THE RAIN AT NIGHT THEY ARE BLINDING TO THE ONCOMING CARS. I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS JUST ME BUT I HAVE BEEN SIDE BY SIDE WITH CARS AND TURNED ON MY BRIGHT LIGHTS AND THE OTHER CARS…
Complaint 10443151 · Jan 9, 2012

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