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1979 Ford F-150 recalls

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

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

For the 1979 Ford F-150. 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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1979 Ford F-150 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

September 17, 1979NHTSA 79V20800040,000 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary
A number of wheel assemblies on the involved vehicles may have substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. Substandard welds can cause cracks to occur in the wheel assembly. Rapid loss of air pressure in the tire or separation of the wheel rim from the disc could result.
Remedy
If separation and loss of air occurs while vehicle is in operation, loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur without prior warning. Corrective action: the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels without charge to owner.

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

January 29, 1979NHTSA 79V03500062,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Summary
The involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. Should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 26, 1979NHTSA 79V038000105 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary
The involved vehicles were manufactured without a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the midship fuel tank. As a result, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a vehicle accident, excessive fuel spillage could result.
Remedy
The dealer will install the required fuel tank shield without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 15, 1979NHTSA 79V02300012 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

Summary
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting", in that some of the vehicles were built without the specified windshield weatherstrip retaining components.
Remedy
The dealer will install the windshield weatherstrip retaining components at no cost to owner.

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

September 11, 1978NHTSA 78V197000103 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary
The involved vehicles do not contain a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the mid-ship fuel tank. In the event of a frontal impact, excessive fuel spillage from the fuel tank may occur. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
Remedy
Dealer will install the necessary fuel tank shield without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1979 Ford F-150 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

  1. Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly1
  2. Tires1

Other Ford F-150 years

Other 1979 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1979 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, wheels, service brakes, hydraulic, steering, visibility, 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 F-150 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 F-150?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.