Recall 78V143000: 1971–1976 Ford Pinto and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 19, 1978

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

1,400,000vehicles

Model years

1971–1976

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

In the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. This would result in fuel leakage.

Remedy

The dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. Also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.

Affected model years

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

• 1971 Ford Pinto0 complaints
• 1972 Ford Pinto1 complaints
• 1973 Ford Pinto0 complaints
• 1974 Ford Pinto0 complaints
• 1975 Ford Pinto0 complaints
• 1976 Ford Pinto1 complaints
• 1975 Mercury Bobcat0 complaints
• 1976 Mercury Bobcat0 complaints