Recall 79V-117: 1979 Ford Bronco, 1979 Ford E100 and 23 more

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1979, covering about 82,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
79V-117
Report date
May 15, 1979
Vehicles affected
82,000
Owners notified
Jun 18, 1979

The problem

The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. This could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.

The fix

Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost.

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number79V117000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford Bronco1979All years
Ford E1001979All years
Ford E1501979All years
Ford E2501979All years
Ford E3501979All years
Ford Econoline1979All years
Ford F1001979All years
Ford F1501979All years
Ford F2501979All years
Ford F3501979All years
Ford Fairmont1979All years
Ford Granada1979All years
Ford LTD1979All years
Ford LTD II1979All years
Ford Mustang1979All years
Ford Thunderbird1979All years
Lincoln Continental1979All years
Lincoln Mark V1979All years
Lincoln Versailles1979All years
Mercury Capri1979All years
Mercury Cougar1979All years
Mercury Marquis1979All years
Mercury Monarch1979All years
Mercury XR71979All years
Mercury Zephyr1979All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 79V-117?

The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. This could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.

How is recall 79V-117 fixed?

Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.