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1982 FORD FAIRMONT

2 recalls, 1 complaints - 1 TSBs

07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
82V100000 Oct 13, 1982
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE PARK LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE SPRING WHICH COULD PREVENT AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING GEAR.
Remedy
THE PARK ACTUATING LEVER ROD SPRING WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN UPGRADED SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
2,089 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Jun 2, 2000
WHILE CAR WAS PARKED ON A HILL AND CONSUMER WAS GETING OUT OF VEHICLE WHEN GEAR SLIPPED OUT OF PARK, AND VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING DOWN HILL WITH CONSUMER HALF IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE RAN OVER CONSUMER'S LEGS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash 1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 1982 FORD FAIRMONT

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
RC INDEX Feb 1, 1983
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD FAIRMONT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP84010 Opened: Jan 18, 1984 , Closed: Jul 9, 1984
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1978
REAR SEATBELTS
REAR SEATBELTS

FORD FAIRMONT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD FAIRMONT across all model years (1978, 1983).

24 Total Recalls
15 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD FAIRMONT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1983 3 6 View
1982 (current) 2 1
1981 2 6 View
1980 3 0 View
1979 4 0 View
1978 10 2 View

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