Ford Thunderbird 1973

Model Thunderbird made in 1973 by Ford got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and steering.

Thunderbird year 1973

Recalls

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
73V177000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 04/01/1973 to 07/01/1973	V (Vehicle)	41462	09/12/1973	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	08/28/1973	10/12/1979
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Notes	Ford campaign no h-oa.possibility that the starter cable was improperlyrouted during assembly.if this condition exists, the protective sleeve andcable will rub against the edge of the front suspension right upper control armand can wear through and result in a battery voltage short to the upper arm.(correct by inspecting and rerouting cable to preclude contact with upper arm).
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.)
TIRES
73V077000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 03/01/1973 to 03/01/1973	V (Vehicle)	126	03/19/1973	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	03/29/1973	10/12/1979
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Notes	Ford campaign no h/6-8g.possibility that during assembly the incorrect sizetires were installed.tires size hr78x15 may have been installed instead ofsize lr78x15.(correct by inspecting and replace with proper size wherenecessary.)