Ford Custom 1973

Model Custom made in 1973 by Ford got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
80V143000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1972 to 08/01/1974V (Vehicle)31440001/02/1981ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/07/198012/09/1980
Defect SummarySome of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. this can result in the blades cracking due to fatigue, and portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 351w cid engines and airconditioning.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: blade portions propelled from a rotating fan may damageunderhood components and cause personal injury to bystanders if the hood isopen.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
72V272000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1972 to 09/01/1972V (Vehicle)1178211/03/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/08/197210/12/1979
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NotesFord 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.)
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
73V181000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1973 to 08/01/1973V (Vehicle)7488409/12/1973MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/05/197310/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-ob.possibility that the 2v carburetor used on 302, 351 and400cid engines with automatic transmission may have misalignment between thetransmission linkage lever and adjusting screw assembly and the throttle levertab.if condition exists, it may cause contact between the screw threads andthe edge of the throttle lever tab and cause throttle to stick in an openposition.(correct by inspecting and realigning linkage where necessary).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
73V033000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1972 to 01/01/1973V (Vehicle)7667002/28/1973MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/13/197310/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-7b.possibility that there is insufficient clearancebetween the front fender aprons and the front brake tubes.this conditioncould permit the fender aprons to contact and shape the brake tubes.if notcorrected the tube may wear through resulting inloss of front wheel braking.(correct by inspecting and adjustto provide sufficient clearance.)