MERCURY UNSPECIFIED 1973: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V104000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | UNSPECIFIED | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-05-25 | 1973-05-04 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-12-01 - 1973-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1221
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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'.
