Mercury Comet 1976

Model Comet made in 1976 by Mercury got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control, visibility.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
76V067000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)41058005/18/1976MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/29/197610/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no 192. possibility that the nylon bushing in the acceleratorncable may become loose due to an oversize retaining clip. a loose bushing maylrestrict the accelerator cable from returning to idle or to a lower speedor to a slower speed condition, holding carburetor at constant speed. shouldthis occur, the driver can stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, shiftingto neutral and turning off the ignition. (correct by inspecting the bushingbushing retaining clip where necessary.)
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
75V211000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)2240201/08/1976MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/18/197510/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no 178.equipped with air conditioning.possibility whenshifting the heater-defroster system selector control from certain heating,ventilation and air conditioning modes to the defrost mode it may not alwaysrespond.should this occur, the mode door may not immediately move to defrostposition and, defrost air would not be discharged to the windshield.(correctby inspecting and replacing vacuum motors and incorrect components wherenecessary).