NHTSA Recall 72V272000
NHTSA Campaign Id 72V272000; Date: Nov. 8, 1972
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Ford Custom; 1973 Ford Galaxie; 1973 Ford LTD; 1973 Ford Ranch Wagon; 1973 Ford Ranchero; 1973 Ford Thunderbird; 1973 Ford Torino; 1973 Mercury Brougham; 1973 Mercury Marquis; 1973 Mercury Montego; 1973 Mercury Monterey
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 11,782
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no h-5c. Equipped w/429-4v engines. Possibility that carburetormay leak fuel from around power valve restrictor plug. If condition exists,could drain fuel bowl during engine shutdown and result in delayed starting. There is also possibility of fumes from leaking fuel which could be ignitedshould spark occur. (correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 3, 1972
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