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1979 Ford Econoline recalls

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

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

For the 1979 Ford Econoline. 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.

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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.

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1979 Ford Econoline recalls, newest first

August 27, 2007NHTSA 07E06400034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 7, 1979NHTSA 79V18500022,500 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary
The wheel assembly may contain substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. As a result, cracks can form in the wheel assembly, causing air loss and an underinflated tire.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace any defective wheels without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 19, 1979NHTSA 79V15300012,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

Summary
Certain vehicles may not contain the specified body mounted heat shields. This could cause high floor pan temperatures when the engine is idled for extended periods of time. Fouled spark plugs or other engine conditions could further increase exhaust temperatures.
Remedy
The dealer will install the necessary frame mounted heat shield, if missing.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 19, 1979NHTSA 79V15200075,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
The incorrectly installed left front brake hoses may allow for contact between the front brake hoses and the front tires when the front wheels are in full right or left turn positions. If contact is made, the hose could wear and allow brake fluid to leak out.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect front brake hoses and replace those lacking the proper clearance with current production hoses, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 21, 1978NHTSA 78V26900020,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector

Summary
The steering gears on the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured sector shafts from which the threaded portions of the shafts may fracture and separate. Should the sector shaft fracture, the pitman arm may disengage from the splined portion of the sector shaft.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear assembly or install a new sector shaft in the steering gear assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 27, 1978NHTSA 78V2560007,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary
The involved vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions in which the parking pawl was not heat-treated. During normal vehicle operation, a parking pawl that has not been heat-treated could become deformed or worn to the point that the transmission will not lock in "park". As a result, the vehicle could roll free if the driver does not set the parking brake when parking or leaving vehicle unattended.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 15, 1978NHTSA 78V20100022,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary
These transmissions may contain improperly manufactured parking pawl actuating rods. Consequently, the unhardened cam surface of these rods can allow the rod to deform during use with resultant increase in shift efforts and difficulty in releasing the parking pawl and engaging the parking gear.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the transmission parking pawl actuating rod without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1979 Ford Econoline with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system1

Other Ford Econoline years

Other 1979 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1979 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, wheels, structure, service brakes, hydraulic, steering, power train. 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 1979 Ford Econoline 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 1979 Ford Econoline?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.