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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 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11782
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 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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