1973 FORD GALAXIE Recalls (3)

Campaign:

73V033000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

07/31/1972 - 12/31/1972

Affected:

76,670

Notes:

Ford campaign no h-7b.possibility that there is insufficient clearancebetween the front fender aprons and the front brake tubes.this conditioncould permit the fender aprons to contact and shape the brake tubes.if notcorrected the tube may wear through resulting inloss of front wheel braking.(correct by inspecting and adjustto provide sufficient clearance.)

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Campaign:

72V272000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system

Manufactured:

07/31/1972 - 08/31/1972

Affected:

11,782

Notes:

Ford 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.)

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Campaign:

80V143000 on 12/08/1980

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan

Manufactured:

07/31/1972 - 07/31/1974

Affected:

314,400

Defect:

Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. this can result in the blades cracking due to fatigue, and portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning.

Correction:

Dealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 351w cid engines and airconditioning.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: blade portions propelled from a rotating fan may damageunderhood components and cause personal injury to bystanders if the hood isopen.

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