Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Contain Emission Control Systems That Utilize A Pulse Air Reed Valve To Permit Air Flow From The Air Cleaner To The Exhaust Manifold On Negative Pressure Pulsations. These Reed Valves May Fail Under Cold Weather Conditions, Causing A Backflow Of Exhaust Gas Into The Air Cleaner And Fuel InduCTIon System On Positive Exhaust Pulses. This Causes An Overly Rich Air/Fuel Mixture, Reduced Fuel Economy And Reduced Engine Performance. Continued Vehicle Operation May Result In Engine Stalling Or Overheating Of The Exhaust System.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FAIRMONT
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V203000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Pulse Air System Reed Valve And Silencer Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19770801
End Of Manufacture
19780401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
218500
Date Owners Notified
19781117
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19780921