Vehicle recall 78V150000 · June 27, 1978
Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr
An improper transmission shift bracket was installed which, because of its design, could contact and abrade the fuel hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An improper transmission shift bracket was installed which, because of its design, could contact and abrade the fuel hose. Fuel leakage and possible accumulation of fuel on a surface beneath a parked vehicle could result.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the transmission shift bracket and its related parts, including the fuel hose if found necessary, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.3 liter engines,automatic transmissions and steering column mounted shift controls.system: fuel; fuel lines, hoses.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and result in personal injury and property damage.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V150000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 1978
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 30, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 180
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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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