1973 FORD TORINO Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 73V057000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1972 - 11/30/1972
- Affected:
- 58,832
- Notes:
- Ford campaign no h-8d.possibility that in the process of connecting thecenter link to idler arm a cotter pin was omitted, which holds the attachingnut in position should nut be installed loose.if this pin is missing it couldallow nut to drop off and linkage to disengage from idler arm, and affectsteering control.(correct by inspecting and install cotter pin wherenecessary.)
- Campaign:
- 73V159000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1973 - 06/30/1973
- Affected:
- 13,475
- Notes:
- Ford campaign no h-9g.w/302-2v engines and power steering.possibility thatthe power steering gear assembly may have insufficient torque on the pinch boltwhich clamps the coupling flange to the gear input shaft.if this conditionexists it could result in excessive free play at the steering wheel andultimately, to loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and properlyretorquing bolts where necessary).
- Campaign:
- 73V181000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1973 - 07/31/1973
- Affected:
- 74,884
- Notes:
- Ford 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).
- 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.)
- Campaign:
- 72V240000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1972 - 08/31/1972
- Affected:
- 1,033,800
- Notes:
- Ford campaign no h-5b.w/power steering.possibility that power steering gearassemblies were built with worm and valve assembly torsion rod lock pininadvertently omitted.if condition exists, could result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by inspecting and installing pin where necessary.)
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