Ford Maverick 1971

Model Maverick made in 1971 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and tires.

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
71V111000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1971 to 06/01/1971V (Vehicle)422506/28/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/28/197110/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-42.brake fluid may have been contaminatedwith smallamount of gasoline.could affect rubber component s in braking systemandresult in some deterioration in braking , evidenced by increased pedalefforts and uneven braking.(c orrect by flushing braking system and refillingwith new fluid .)
TIRES - BEAD
71V129000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1971 to 07/01/1971V (Vehicle)252607/29/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/02/197110/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-47.possibility that firestone tires sizeb78-14 werebuilt with incorrect tire cord.condition may cau se tires early in theirservice life to have sudden air leaksin sidewall with rapid loss of pressure.(correct by replacin g where necessary.)
TIRES - SIDEWALL
71V018000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1969 to 09/01/1970V (Vehicle)4100002/05/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/16/197110/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-79.possibility that firestone tires, size6.45 x 14,may develop air leaks at sidewall.such leaks c ould result in relativelyrapid loss of inflation pressure whi ch might adversely affect vehiclehandling.(correct by repla cing tires where necessary.)

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DP79048FORD MOTOR COMPANY05/25/197906/07/1979FUEL TANK
 Fuel tank