1977 FORD MAVERICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1977 FORD MAVERICK
The 1977 FORD MAVERICK has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tiressidewall (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1977 FORD MAVERICK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1977 FORD MAVERICK, potentially affecting up to 42,751 vehicles.
Recall 77V218000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 40,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE MANUAL STEERING GEARS MAY CONTAIN STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS THAT COULD FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURING IS A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BALL BEARINGS OF THE STEERING GEAR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 77V045000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 2,751 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LEFT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN PAWL SPRING RETAINERS THAT WERE NOT PRODUCED TO ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SPRING COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE LATCH PAWL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE LATCH CAM.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW PAWL SPRING AND CORRECT THE FLANGE ALIGNMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1977 FORD MAVERICK
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1977 FORD MAVERICK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PURCHASED 4 NEW SUPER RIDE TIRES (P185/75R14 / PLJB9KR605) FROM JUST TIRES @ 3136 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA ON 4/11/06. ONE UNDULATION APPEARED ON THE SIDEWALL OF EACH TIRE 1-2 MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION. OVER TIME AN SECOND UNDULATION APPEARED ON THE REAR PASSENGER-SIDE TIRE. ADDITIONALLY, SINCE INSTALLATION, THE SIDEWALL OF EACH TIRE HAS HAD A "RUSTY" APPEARANCE. WHILE THE SALESPERSON TOLD ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL, I LATER LEARNED THAT IT MAY BE A SIGN OF AGING RUBBER AND CORRODING STEEL CORDS. DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, I WOULD LIKE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. ALTHOUGH I HAVE EXPRESSED MY CONCERNS TO STORE MANAGEMENT ON THREE OCCASIONS BETWEEN 05/2006 AND 05/20/2007, THE ISSUE REMAINS UNRESOLVED. YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER IS APPRECIATED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1977 FORD MAVERICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1977 FORD MAVERICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1977 FORD MAVERICK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1977 FORD MAVERICK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD MAVERICK
- 1972 FORD MAVERICK — 0 complaints
- 1973 FORD MAVERICK — 0 complaints
- 1974 FORD MAVERICK — 0 complaints
- 1975 FORD MAVERICK — 0 complaints
- 1976 FORD MAVERICK — 0 complaints
- 1977 FORD MAVERICK (current)
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