Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 79V-117 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-117 covers 82,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RESULT IN TOTALLOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL EVEN IF SERVICE BRAKES ARELOST.
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 February 1, 1979 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.