Vehicle recall 78V004000 · January 10, 1978
Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr
Because of its position, the wiring assembly may chafe against the cowl-to-brake pedal support brace which is located under the instrument panel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Because of its position, the wiring assembly may chafe against the cowl-to-brake pedal support brace which is located under the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install protective shields on the brake pedal support brace and perform repairs, if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; main wiring assembly.consequences of defect: loss of power to an accessory or total loss ofelectrical power to the vehicle could occur without warning. Loss of vehiclemobility and, possibly, an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V004000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 10, 1978
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 17, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 185,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Fairmont (1978): 1978
- Mercury Zephyr (1978): 1978
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