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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
80V143000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1972 to 08/01/1974V (Vehicle)31440001/02/1981ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/07/198012/09/1980
Defect SummarySome 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
72V272000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1972 to 09/01/1972V (Vehicle)1178211/03/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/08/197210/12/1979
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NotesFord 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
73V118000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/01/1973 to 04/01/1973V (Vehicle)1130106/12/1973MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/21/197310/12/1979
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NotesLight 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).