1971 FORD PINTO
5 recalls, 0 complaints
78V143000 Jun 19, 1978
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER PIPE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE TANK OR THE TANK COULD BE PUNCTURED IN THE FORWARD FACE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER FUEL FILLER PIPE HAVING AN IMPROVED SEAL. ALSO, A POLYETHYLENE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK.
71V111000 Jun 28, 1971
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
71V045000 Apr 6, 1971
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
70V134000 Nov 10, 1970
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
70V114000 Sep 25, 1970
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD PINTO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP78025
Opened: Feb 7, 1978 , Closed: Jan 23, 1978
FUEL TANK FIRES
FUEL TANK FIRES
FORD PINTO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD PINTO across all model years (1971, 1980).
37
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths