Ford Torino 1973

Model Torino made in 1973 by Ford got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and steering.

Torino 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
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.)
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
73V181000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 07/01/1973 to 08/01/1973	V (Vehicle)	74884	09/12/1973	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	09/05/1973	10/12/1979
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Notes	Ford campaign no h-ob.possibility that the 2v carburetor used on 302, 351 and400cid engines with automatic transmission may have misalignment between thetransmission linkage lever and adjusting screw assembly and the throttle levertab.if condition exists, it may cause contact between the screw threads andthe edge of the throttle lever tab and cause throttle to stick in an openposition.(correct by inspecting and realigning linkage 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).