Recall 77V159000: 1978 Mercury Zephyr and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 22, 1977

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

18vehicles

Model years

1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The involved vehicles may be in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems", due to installation of incorrect rear axle assemblies. Consequently, early rear wheel lock-up under light loading conditions could result causing vehicle directional instability. Rear braking effectiveness would also be reduced.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct rear axle assembly without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Ford Fairmont2 complaints
• 1978 Mercury Zephyr2 complaints