Ford Ranchero 1973
Model Ranchero made in 1973 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and steering.
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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| 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.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V240000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1972 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 1033800 | 09/26/1972 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/29/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no h-5b.w/power steering.possibility that power steering gearassemblies were built with worm and valve assembly torsion rod lock pininadvertently omitted.if condition exists, could result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by inspecting and installing pin where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V057000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1972 to 12/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 58832 | 03/20/1973 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/12/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no h-8d.possibility that in the process of connecting thecenter link to idler arm a cotter pin was omitted, which holds the attachingnut in position should nut be installed loose.if this pin is missing it couldallow nut to drop off and linkage to disengage from idler arm, and affectsteering control.(correct by inspecting and install cotter pin wherenecessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V159000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/01/1973 to 07/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 13475 | 08/18/1973 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/30/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no h-9g.w/302-2v engines and power steering.possibility thatthe power steering gear assembly may have insufficient torque on the pinch boltwhich clamps the coupling flange to the gear input shaft.if this conditionexists it could result in excessive free play at the steering wheel andultimately, to loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and properlyretorquing bolts where necessary). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| TIRES | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| The left rear tires showed signs of excessive cracking. kelly springfield. size# 215/70r14, dot# unknown. *ak | |||