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1978 Ford LTD recalls

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

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

For the 1978 Ford LTD. 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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1978 Ford LTD recalls, newest first

March 6, 1978NHTSA 78V04400060 vehicles potentially affected

Tires

Summary
Some of the involved vehicles may have been equipped with LR78-15 "c" load range truck tires instead of LR78-15 "b" load range passenger car tires. The wheels presently on the involved vehicles are intended for use with passenger vehicle tires and were not rated for the higher maximum air pressure and load ratings molded into the sidewall of the LR78-15 "c" load range truck tires.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace "c" load range tires with "b" load range tires, without charge.

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

September 13, 1977NHTSA 77V1400009,000 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary
The involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. This may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

Other Ford LTD years

Other 1978 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1978 Ford LTD have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: tires, 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 1978 Ford LTD 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 LTD?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.