1979 · Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company Recalls Reported in 1979
34 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 1,405,140 vehicles.
1979 Recalls
All 34 Ford Motor Company recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Recall 79V272000
Ford Motor Company
Visual systems:glass:windshield
Visibility · 56 affected · Dec 27, 1979
Large Recall 79V268000
Ford Motor Company
Interior systems:split:back rest
Seats · 152,000 affected · Dec 20, 1979
Large Recall 79V269000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:transmission:4 speed:lever and linkage
Power Train · 273,000 affected · Dec 20, 1979
Recall 79V261000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka
Power Train · 80,000 affected · Dec 18, 1979
Recall 79V262000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:shoe and drum wheel cylinders
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,000 affected · Dec 18, 1979
Recall 79V255000
Ford Motor Company
Suspension:tandem axle:rear:support equalizing bea
Suspension · 4 affected · Dec 4, 1979
Large Recall 79V249000
Ford Motor Company
Structure:bumper assembly:attachments/support bars
Structure · 125,000 affected · Nov 16, 1979
Recall 79V201000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:disc:rotor:disc hub
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 500 affected · Nov 2, 1979
Recall 79V237000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:axle assembly:shaft axle
Power Train · 30 affected · Oct 26, 1979
Recall 79V218000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake light
Exterior Lighting · 3,100 affected · Sep 25, 1979
Recall 79V210000
Ford Motor Company
Lighting:switch:button:ring:head lights
Exterior Lighting · 92,200 affected · Sep 18, 1979
Recall 79V208000
Ford Motor Company
Wheels:single
N/A · 40,000 affected · Sep 17, 1979
Recall 79V200000
Ford Motor Company
Wheels:multiple
Wheels · 700 affected · Sep 11, 1979
Recall 79V185000
Ford Motor Company
Wheels:single
N/A · 22,500 affected · Aug 7, 1979
Recall 79V162000
Ford Motor Company
Air conditioner:switch:fan
Equipment · 10,000 affected · Jul 3, 1979
Recall 79V152000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 75,000 affected · Jun 19, 1979
Recall 79V153000
Ford Motor Company
Structure:shields:protectors:lines:tubing
Structure · 12,000 affected · Jun 19, 1979
Recall 79V116000
Ford Motor Company
Structure:frame and members(give side/end)
Structure · 12 affected · May 15, 1979
Recall 79V117000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:linkage:pedal
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 82,000 affected · May 15, 1979
Large Recall 79V106000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 162,000 affected · Apr 30, 1979
Recall 79V107000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 18 affected · Apr 30, 1979
Recall 79V087000
Ford Motor Company
Engine cooling system:fan
Engine And Engine Cooling · 2,700 affected · Apr 5, 1979
Recall 79V077000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:control assembly (computer)
Service Brakes, Air · 65,000 affected · Mar 29, 1979
Recall 79V066000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:air systems:pedal
Service Brakes, Air · 2,700 affected · Mar 6, 1979
Recall 79V062000
Ford Motor Company
Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme
Equipment · 83,000 affected · Mar 1, 1979
Recall 79V053000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:column coupling
Steering · 16,000 affected · Feb 22, 1979
Recall 79V054000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:air systems:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Air · 1,100 affected · Feb 22, 1979
Recall 79V035000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Steering · 62,000 affected · Jan 29, 1979
Recall 79V038000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments
Fuel System, Gasoline · 105 affected · Jan 26, 1979
Recall 79V039000
Ford Motor Company
Equipment:certification label
Equipment · 9,500 affected · Jan 26, 1979
Recall 79V022000
Ford Motor Company
Equipment:other labels
Equipment · 25,453 affected · Jan 15, 1979
Recall 79V023000
Ford Motor Company
Visual systems:glass:windshield
Visibility · 12 affected · Jan 15, 1979
Recall 79V012000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:linkage:pedal
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 450 affected · Jan 9, 1979
Recall 79V013000
Ford Motor Company
Interior systems:tracks and anchors:rear seat
Seats · 4,000 affected · Jan 9, 1979
Ford Motor Company 1979 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Ford Motor Company issue in 1979?
Ford Motor Company issued 34 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1979, affecting an estimated 1,405,140 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1979 Ford Motor Company vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.