Ford Torino 1975

Model Torino made in 1975 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (unknown or other). There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1975

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
75V091000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)8705/13/1975MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/16/197510/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no 162.possibility that an incorrect tire placard wasinadvertently installed.the tire placard installed was intended for use onspecial order vehicle with 15 inch tires.(correct by inspecting and replacingwith correct placard).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
75V043000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)14087003/24/1975MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/04/197510/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no 154.equipped with 460 cid engine and 4350-4v carburetor.possibility that the carburetor was built with secondary throttle stop leverthat was stamped with an adverse step or discontinous surface on the upperperiphery of the lever.this surface irregularity could impede the secondarylockout lever from riding down the upper cam-like surface of the secondarythrottle stop lever.should the lockout lever catch on the adverse step of thesecondary stop lever and result in the secondary throttle plate being held openwhich could result in vehicle accelerating to an excessive speed.(correct byinspecting and installing a newly designed secondary throttle lockout leverwhere necessary).
75V042000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)14087003/24/1975MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/04/197510/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no 154.light trucks eqtipped with 460 cid engine & 4353-4vcarburetor.possibility that the o ring on the sealing plug installed in thefuel inlet cross-channel of the carburetor may experience loss of the sealingplug.should plug loss occur, fuel pump operation would cause gasoline to bedischarged onto the engine under pressure.a strong fuel odor would resultwith potential for the occurence of an underhood fire.(correct by installingnew plug less o ring using an epoxy coating over plug and adjacent surface).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DP76005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/01/197605/19/1976POOR STEERING AND HANDLING
 Poor steering and handling