Mercury Mercury 1973
Model Mercury made in 1973 by Mercury got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 1973
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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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V104000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1972 to 04/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 1221 | 05/25/1973 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Equipped with 460cid police interceptor engines.possibility the front fuelhose that connects the fuel supply tube to the front (carburetor) fuel tube maysustain abrasive damage due to fuel hose contact with the engine oil coolerhose fittings and clamps at the oil filter adapter.if this condition existsit could chafe a hole in hose and permit fuel to spray rearward into the enginecompartment.(correct by inspecting and replacing tube with correct tube). | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle slipped out of parking gear. (attorney for consumer) | |||