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Report Date :
February 9, 2010 at
06:27 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
72V272000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
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
1973
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
NOV 03, 1972
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
72V272000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected:
11782
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
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. )
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