Ford Ranch Wagon 1973
Model Ranch Wagon made in 1973 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
80V143000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1972 to 08/01/1974 | V (Vehicle) | 314400 | 01/02/1981 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/07/1980 | 12/09/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. this can result in the blades cracking due to fatigue, and portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 351w cid engines and airconditioning.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: blade portions propelled from a rotating fan may damageunderhood components and cause personal injury to bystanders if the hood isopen. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
72V272000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1972 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 11782 | 11/03/1972 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/08/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Ford campaign no h-5c.equipped w/429-4v engines.possibility that carburetormay leak fuel from around power valve restrictor plug.if condition exists,could drain fuel bowl during engine shutdown and result in delayed starting.there is also possibility of fumes from leaking fuel which could be ignitedshould spark occur.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
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). |