Disc: rotorRecall 79V-201 · 1979 Ford F-250
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-201 covers 500 1979 Ford F-250 for a disc: rotor problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V201000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DIMENSIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE 1980 VERSUS THE 1979 ASSEMBLIES MAY ALLOW THE INNER BRAKE LINING/SHOE TO MOVE OUTWARD TO A POSITION WHERE IT IS NO LONGER RETAINED IN THE SHOE SLOT WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE INNER LININGS BECOME WORN TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE INNER BRAKE SHOE COULD THEN WEDGE BETWEEN THE ROTOR AND SPINDLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF ONE FRONT WHEEL. THIS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION AND WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL. THESE DIMENSIONAL DIFFERENCES COULD ALSO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OF THE BRAKE PISTON SUCH THAT A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM MAY OCCUR. THIS WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HUB AND ROTOR ASSEMBLIES AND SPINDLE SEALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS WITH 6200 AND 6900 LB GVWR AND EQUIPPED WITHTWO WHEEL DRIVE AND STANDARD FRONT BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ALONG WITH INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 June 1, 1979 to July 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.