Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Ford before booking a repair.
NHTSA · listed for this model year
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.
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.
78V143000 · 1,400,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
71V111000 · 4,225 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
71V045000 · 215,823 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
70V134000 · 26,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
70V114000 · 4,188 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Canadian records (Transport Canada) · 1
These are Transport Canada campaigns for 1971 Ford Pinto vehicles sold in Canada. A Canadian campaign may have no US counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing above and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
2 DOOR SEDANS AND 3 DOOR TYPE VEHICLES. NO STATION WAGONS ARE INVOLVED. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL FILLER PIPE AND SEAL AND WILL INSTALL A HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC SHIELD ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK TO INCREASE THE RESISTANCE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM TO FUEL LEAKAGE AS A RESULT OF REAR-END COLLISIONS.
1978057 · 107,062 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1971 Ford Pinto recall questions
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1971 Ford Pinto model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window. Transport Canada lists 1 Canadian campaign for the Canadian-market model, shown separately.
Enter your VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup or Ford's own, or call a Ford dealer with your VIN. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. Transport Canada campaigns cover vehicles sold in Canada. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Ford dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Ford's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Ford dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Ford so notices reach you, and check NHTSA's lookup from time to time.
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