Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-106 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-106 covers 162,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH MISINDEXED FRONT BRAKE HOSES WHICH COULD CONTACT A TIRE OR WHEEL IN A FULL-TURN CONDITION. CHAFING AND WEAR TO THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RE-INDEX THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE. THOSE HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF ABRASION WILL BE REPLACED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES, BRAKE HOSES, FRONT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: REAR WHEEL BRAKES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED, BUT LOSS OFFRONT BRAKES WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD CAUSE AVEHICLE ACCIDENT IN A SITUATION WHICH REQUIRES A SUDDEN STOP.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1978 to April 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.