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Vehicle recall 77V198000 · November 15, 1977

Ford E-150, E-250 and 6 more models

On the involved vehicles, leakage may occur at the threaded carburetor-to-fuel filter connection on the suspect carburetors.

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

Summary
On the involved vehicles, leakage may occur at the threaded carburetor-to-fuel filter connection on the suspect carburetors. This is due to an improperly machined carburetor fuel inlet connection.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the carburetor without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 300 cid engines.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause engine damage and serious injury tovehicle occupants.note: fuel odors may indicate a leak.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
77V198000
Reported to NHTSA
November 15, 1977
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
January 3, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected
30,000
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Recall 77V198000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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