Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V203000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V203000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 218,500 affected units, EXHAUST/CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL:CHECK VALVE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles contain emission control systems that utilize a pulse air reed valve to permit air flow from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifold on negative pressure pulsations. These reed valves may fail under cold weather conditions, causing a backflow of exhaust gas into the air cleaner and fuel induction system on positive exhaust pulses. This causes an overly rich air/fuel mixture, reduced fuel economy and reduced engine performance. Continued vehicle operation may result in engine stalling or overheating of the exhaust system.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the pulse air system reed valve and silencer without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V203000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-09-21T00:00:00

Subject: Exhaust/crankcase emission control:check valve

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 218,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles contain emission control systems that utilize a pulse air reed valve to permit air flow from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifold on negative pressure pulsations. These reed valves may fail under cold weather conditions, causing a backflow of exhaust gas into the air cleaner and fuel induction system on positive exhaust pulses. This causes an overly rich air/fuel mixture, reduced fuel economy and reduced engine performance. Continued vehicle operation may result in engine stalling or overheating of the exhaust system.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the pulse air system reed valve and silencer without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 78V203000

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