Recall 79V035000: 1979 Ford F-150 and 2 other models

Report received

Jan 29, 1979

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

62,000vehicles

Model years

1979

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 were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. Should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.

Remedy

The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.

Affected model years

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

• 1979 Ford Bronco2 complaints
• 1979 Ford F-1502 complaints
• 1979 Ford F-2502 complaints