1979 Ford Ltd

The 1979 Ford LTD has 3 recalls, the most serious being a brake hose that can contact the tire or wheel during a sharp turn and rupture, eliminating front braking ability.

This recall only affects vehicles fitted with 6.5-inch wheel rims using size G or H tires, where the front brake hose runs close enough to the wheel that a full steering turn brings the two into contact. If the hose wears through or bursts, the driver loses all front brake force, leaving only the rear brakes to slow the vehicle. On the engine side, certain LTDs with the 5.0-litre or 5.8-litre V8 have a cooling fan where one or more of the five flexible blades may not be properly secured to the central hub. A loose blade can detach at speed and be thrown outward with significant force, posing a risk to anyone near the front of the vehicle and potentially damaging surrounding components under the hood. The third recall involves vehicles equipped with an optional luxury interior trim package, though the available filing does not include enough detail to describe the specific defect or its consequences.