Vehicle recall 79V106000 · April 30, 1979
Ford LTD and Mercury MARQUIS
Some of these vehicles were produced with misindexed front brake hoses which could contact a tire or wheel in a full-turn condition.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of these vehicles were produced with misindexed front brake hoses which could contact a tire or wheel in a full-turn condition. Chafing and wear to the brake hose could result in loss of brake fluid and front wheel braking capability.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, re-index the front brake hose. Those hoses showing signs of abrasion will be replaced, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes, brake hoses, front.consequences of defect: rear wheel brakes will not be affected, but loss offront brakes would increase the vehicle stopping distance. This could cause avehicle accident in a situation which requires a sudden stop.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V106000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 30, 1979
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 20, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 162,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › 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 LTD (1979): 1979
- Mercury MARQUIS (1979): 1979
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