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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
73V118000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1973 to 04/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 11301 | 06/12/1973 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/21/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Light 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 | ||||||||||||||||
73V037000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1972 to 11/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 7441 | 03/13/1973 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/16/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Ford 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) | ||||||||||||||||
72V240000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1972 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 1033800 | 09/26/1972 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/29/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Ford 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 | ||||||||||||||||
72V254000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 128 | 10/19/1972 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/25/1972 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Light 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
BC9671961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50531 | Push 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. *tt | 05/27/1997 |