7
recalls
The Ford Custom 500 has 7 recalls covering 596,592 vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1978: 2
Units affected
597K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Custom 500 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 282K units
- Seat belts1 · 110K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 77K units
- Structure1 · 914 units
- Tires1 · 60 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 127K units
Ford Custom 500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1978 | Ford Custom, Custom 500, LTD II, Thunderbird and 1 more (1978): Seat beltsNo. 78V108000 | Injury | 110,000 |
| Mar 6, 1978 | Ford Custom, Custom 500, LTD, LTD II (1978): TiresNo. 78V044000 | Other or not stated | 60 |
| Mar 4, 1975 | Ford Country Squire, Custom, Custom 500, E250 and 10 more (1975): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 75V043000 | Other or not stated | 140,870 |
| Mar 4, 1975 | Ford Country Squire, Custom, Custom 500, E250 and 11 more (1975): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 75V042000 | Other or not stated | 140,870 |
| Apr 22, 1974 | Ford Country Squire, Custom 500, LTD, Ranch Wagon and 3 more (1974): StructureNo. 74V062000 | Other or not stated | 914 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | Ford Country Sedan, Country Squire, Custom 500, LTD and 10 more (1974): Vehicle speed controlNo. 74V011000 | Other or not stated | 127,208 |
| Feb 13, 1973 | Ford Country Sedan, Country Squire, Custom, Custom 500 and 3 more (1973): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 73V033000 | Other or not stated | 76,670 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1978 Ford Custom 500 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1978 Ford Custom 500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Custom 500 have?
7 recalls cover the Ford Custom 500, for 596,592 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.