Vehicle recall 74V118000 · August 1, 1974
Ford Custom, F-100 and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no 127.POSSIBILITY that the firestone HR78-15 tires installedmay have been undercured during the vulcanizing process.this conditionresults in localized overheating at the tire shoulder or lower sidewall thatcould cause chunking and/or separation, resulting in rapid loss of air duringvehicle operation.(correct by inspecting and replacing tires with new tireswhen necessary).NOTE0 also see firestone tire & rubber company equipmentcampaign number 74E-017UCH.MODEL domstart domend.ford 1974MAR - 1974JUN.TORINO 1974JUN - 1974JUN.F100 1974MAR - 1974JUN.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 1974
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1974
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35,711
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires › Tread/belt
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Custom (1974): 1974
- Ford F-100 (1974): 1974
- Ford LTD (1974): 1974
- Ford Torino (1974): 1974
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