Mercury Monterey 1973

Model Monterey made in 1973 by Mercury got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
72V272000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1972 to 09/01/1972V (Vehicle)1178211/03/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/08/197210/12/1979
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NotesFord 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
73V181000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1973 to 08/01/1973V (Vehicle)7488409/12/1973MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/05/197310/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFord 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).