Ford Granada 1975
Model Granada made in 1975 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and suspension.
Model 1975
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 74V160000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 8460 | 09/27/1974 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/24/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no 139.equipped with 250 cid engines.possibility that thedash panelto engine wiring harness located between the carburetor and the valverocker arm cover was routed incorrectly.it is possible that this harness asrouted could cause the carburetor throttle lever idle adjustment screw to hangup on the wiring harness during actuation of the throttle and prevent thethrottle from closing.(correct by inspecting and installing a retaining strapwhere necessary). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 74V235000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 32003 | 11/26/1974 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/26/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no 146.possibility that the front suspension upper control armcould fatigue fracture with extended usage, due to being manufactured fromsteel of less than acceptable material thickness.if this occurs, andcorrection is not made, it would have an adverse affect on vehiclecontrolability.(correct by inspecting and replacing with proper stockthickness arms.) | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 74V139000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 2280 | 09/05/1974 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no 133.possibility that the heater-defroster system equippedwith air conditioning will not respond to a shift of the mode selector controlfrom the heat mode to the defog or defrost modes with the blower motoroperating on high.(correct by inspecting and installing a clip to preventmode door from closing completely). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP76008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/23/1976 | 07/07/1976 | CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSED CARPET TO BUR | ||
| Catalytic converter caused carpet to burn | ||||||