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Recall campaign79V153000

Recall 79V153000: 1979 Ford Econoline and 4 other models

Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Report received
Jun 19, 1979
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
12,000vehicles
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

Certain vehicles may not contain the specified body mounted heat shields. This could cause high floor pan temperatures when the engine is idled for extended periods of time. Fouled spark plugs or other engine conditions could further increase exhaust temperatures.

Remedy

The dealer will install the necessary frame mounted heat shield, if missing.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.