Ford F100 1973

Model F100 made in 1973 by Ford got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
73V118000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/01/1973 to 04/01/1973V (Vehicle)1130106/12/1973MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/21/197310/12/1979
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NotesLight trucks.possibility that vehicles were assembled with seat beltattaching bolts which were improperly processed during heat treating andplating operations.this condition could make bolts susceptible to hydrogenembrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct by inspecting andreplacing bolts with known quality stock).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
73V037000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1972 to 11/01/1972V (Vehicle)744103/13/1973MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/16/197310/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-7f.light trucks.possibility that vehicles wereassemblied with the outer neoprene layer of the right front brake hose cut.ifthis condition exists it may result in hose rupture and loss offront wheelbraking.(correct by inspecting and replace hose if evidence of cut.)
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
72V240000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1972 to 09/01/1972V (Vehicle)103380009/26/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/29/197210/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-5b.w/power steering.possibility that power steering gearassemblies were built with worm and valve assembly torsion rod lock pininadvertently omitted.if condition exists, could result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by inspecting and installing pin where necessary.)
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
72V254000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)12810/19/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/25/197210/12/1979
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NotesLight trucks.possibility that power steering system was inadvertently filledwith naptha solvent.solvent would decompose rubber parts such as hoses andpump and gear seals at rapid rate.naptha solvent has lower flash point thanpower steering fluid which could present fire hazard.(correct by inspectingdrain and refill with power steering fluid; replace hoses and pump assemblies.)

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
BC967196100110/01/199650531Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt05/27/1997