Does the 1978 Ford Club Wagon have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, visibility, steering. 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 1978 Ford Club Wagon 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 1978 Ford Club Wagon?

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

1978 Ford Club Wagon recalls

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

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

For the 1978 Ford Club Wagon. 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.

1978 Ford Club Wagon recalls, newest first

February 16, 1978NHTSA 78V03500047,339 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary: The shift selector reaction springs may be deformed as a result of improper installation of selector levers during column buildup. Thus the lever may not be able to be moved into the insert detents located in the steering column assembly. This could prevent the "park" gear from being engaged.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 15, 1977NHTSA 77V19700063 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary: On the involved vehicles, tempered glass may have been installed in the rear doors instead of laminated glass. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". One purpose of the standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being ejected from a bus in the event of a collision.
Remedy: Dealer will install laminated glass in place of tempered glass in the rear door, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 25, 1977NHTSA 77V1870001,885 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: On the involved vehicles, the steering tie rod and link assemblies with adjusting sleeve clamps may have been improperly manufactured. The clamps contain a sharp die mark which could cause the clamp to fracture when the clamp bolt is tightened to specifications. The clamp could break and cause separation of the tie rod adjusting sleeves.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the steering tie rod adjusting sleeve and clamp assembly, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 25, 1977NHTSA 77V18500019,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary: On the involved vehicles, the park actuation support plates are defective due to their susceptibility to cracking due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. As a result, fragments from a broken plate can become lodged in the transmission parking pawl mechanism. This could prevent the transmission parking pawl from engaging when the selector lever is placed in the "park" position, or prevent the pawl from being disengaged from the park gear.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the park actuation cam support plates, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Ford Club Wagon were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1978 Ford Club Wagon have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, visibility, steering. 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 1978 Ford Club Wagon 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 1978 Ford Club Wagon?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.