1979 FORD 500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 FORD 500
The 1979 FORD 500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 1979 FORD 500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1979 FORD 500, potentially affecting up to 18 vehicles.
Recall 79V107000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 18 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE CONTROL VALVES AND BRAKE TUBES INTENDED FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITHOUT TRAILER TOW PACKAGES.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE AND CONNECTING BRAKE TUBE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1979 FORD 500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 FORD 500.
Safety Rating for the 1979 FORD 500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 FORD 500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 FORD 500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 FORD 500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD 500
- 1979 FORD 500 (current)
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