NHTSA Recall 78V004000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on January 10, 1978, covering an estimated 185,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Fairmont.

185,000

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1978

owners notified (January 17)

NHTSA campaign	78V004000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Report received	January 10, 1978
Owner notification	January 17, 1978
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Because of its position, the wiring assembly may chafe against the cowl-to-brake pedal support brace which is located under the instrument panel.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

The dealer will install protective shields on the brake pedal support brace and perform repairs, if necessary.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; main wiring assembly.consequences of defect: loss of power to an accessory or total loss ofelectrical power to the vehicle could occur without warning. Loss of vehiclemobility and, possibly, an accident could result.

Vehicles covered by recall 78V004000

Make and model	Model years
Ford Fairmont	1978
Mercury Zephyr	1978

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.