Recall 78V203000: 1978 Ford Fairmont and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 21, 1978

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

218,500vehicles

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 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.

Remedy

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

Affected model years

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

• 1978 Ford Fairmont2 complaints
• 1978 Mercury Zephyr2 complaints