Mercury Bobcat 1977

Model Bobcat made in 1977 by Mercury got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1977

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
83V025000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1976 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)8300003/22/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/01/198303/11/1983
Defect SummaryThe flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. this may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter engines andoptional air conditioning.system: engine; engine cooling fan.consequences of defect: a blade fragment may separate from the fan assemblywithout prior warning. a broken blade or fragment may damage under-hoodcomponents.note: if the hood is open when blade separation occurs, persons near thevehicle could be seriously injured.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
76V140000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)1800009/20/1976MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/14/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFord campaign no 203.vehicles equipped with 2.3 litre engines and holleymodel 5200 carburetors.possibility a power valve restrictor cross drillingplug installed at base of the carburetor fuel bowl may loosen or dislodgebecause of inadequate staking.a loose or missing plug would permit spillageof gasoline and cause an accumulation of underhood fuel vapors and thepotential for underhood fire.(correct by inspecting and applying epoxy sealerover plug and surroundings area of the fuel bowl).passenger vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
01/01/19011
 1977 mercury bobcat villager. the consumer wanted to know if there were any problems regarding the fuel tank. ***cc *jb