MERCURY MONTEREY 1973: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V272000

Make Model Year
MERCURY MONTEREY 1973
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1972-11-03 1972-11-08 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1972-08-01 - 1972-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11782

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.'