Mercury Mercury 1974
Model Mercury made in 1974 by Mercury got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train.
Model 1974
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V104000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1973 to 08/01/1974 | V (Vehicle) | 253500 | 10/21/1980 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/06/1980 | 08/21/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of the engine cooling fans on the involved vehicles may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the existing engine cooling fans with fans of a different five blade design at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 400 cid engines (fiveblade engine cooling fans).system: engine and engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: this condition can result in fatigue cracking of bladesand fragments eventually may separate without prior warning from a crackedblade. fragments propelled from the rotating fan could cause damage tounderhood components and could result in personal injury if the hood is open atthe time.note: it is imperative that the defect be corrected before any service isperformed with the hood open and the engine running. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V008000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1969 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 21000000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/12/1981 | 02/12/1981 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is a manufacturers notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition. | |||||||||||||||