Does the 1976 Ford B Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1976 Ford B Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1976 Ford B Series?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1976 Ford B Series recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1976 Ford B Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1976 Ford B Series recalls, newest first

March 29, 1979NHTSA 79V07700065,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module

Summary: Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. A nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. Continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder wall will result, causing momentary sticking or a permanent jam. This can result in temporary or permanent loss of braking for the affected axle.
Remedy: The pistons in the valve portion of the modulators will be replaced with pistons that do not swell when exposed to air brake system contaminants.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 3, 1978NHTSA 78V153000125,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. The chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. Also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is running.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1976 Ford B Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ford B Series years

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Questions

Does the 1976 Ford B Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1976 Ford B Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1976 Ford B Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.