Ford Ford 1972
Model Ford made in 1972 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1972
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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| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V159000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 3176 | 09/03/1971 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/15/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no h-66.built at wayne or norfolk assembly pla nts 2nd vindigit;worn.possibility that jack column asse mbly is oversize and willnot fit into base assembly.if cond ition exists, any attempt to raise vehiclewith column not fit ted to base section could result in vehicle damage orpossiblepersonal injury.(correct by replacing where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V168000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 3025 | 06/28/1972 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/05/1972 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Campaign no h-3b.police interceptor w/429 cid engine.possibility that rearfuel hose leading from electric fuel pump metal tube may have been damagedduring installation of fuel tank.this could result in fuel being pumped outunder pressure.(correct by inspecting and replacing fuel tube and hose withshort tube and longer hose.) | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V008000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1969 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 21000000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/12/1981 | 02/12/1981 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is a manufacturers notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/01/1975 | 1 | ||
| Wiring harness under dash to ignition switch shorted/burnt. (first vehicle on 601426) *dsh | |||