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1979 Ford E150 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1979 Ford E150. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

5 safety recalls for the 1979 Ford E150

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 90V137000 Reported 13,637 vehicles potentially affected MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Remedy: Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.

  2. Wheels

    NHTSA 79V185000 Reported 22,500 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The wheel assembly may contain substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. As a result, cracks can form in the wheel assembly, causing air loss and an underinflated tire.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace any defective wheels without charge to owner.

  3. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 79V153000 Reported 12,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Certain vehicles may not contain the specified body mounted heat shields. This could cause high floor pan temperatures when the engine is idled for extended periods of time. Fouled spark plugs or other engine conditions could further increase exhaust temperatures.

    Remedy: The dealer will install the necessary frame mounted heat shield, if missing.

  4. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V117000 Reported 82,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. This could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.

  5. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 78V214000 Reported 874 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    On the involved vehicles, the potential exists for the outboard seat belts to become trapped in the seat-bed pivoting mechanism. Should the belt become trapped in the mechanism when the seat is converted to a bed, the belt may become cut or frayed.

    Remedy: The dealer will install seat belt shields on the folding seat/bed pivoting mechanism and replace the outboard seat belt assemblies if damaged, free of charge.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1979 Ford E150. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Ford E150 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E150 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1976 Ford E15012
1978 Ford E15040
1979 Ford E15050
1980 Ford E15030
1981 Ford E15011
1982 Ford E15023
1983 Ford E15011
1984 Ford E15023
1985 Ford E15003
1986 Ford E15009
1987 Ford E150017
1988 Ford E150014
1989 Ford E150230
1990 Ford E150315
1997 Ford E15010
1998 Ford E15010
1999 Ford E15010
2000 Ford E15010
2004 Ford E15010
2006 Ford E15011
2007 Ford E15010
2008 Ford E15010
2009 Ford E15010
2010 Ford E15010
2011 Ford E15010
2012 Ford E15010
2013 Ford E15010

Checking a specific 1979 Ford E150

How do I know if my 1979 Ford E150 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1979 Ford E150; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 78V214000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.