1973 MERCURY MONTEGO Recalls (2)

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.)

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