1973 Mercury Mercury Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V008000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1969
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1980

Defect Summary:
THIS IS A MANUFACTURER"S NOTICE TO ADVISE OWNERS OF PROPER VEHICLE OPERATION. THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT BE SECURELY ENGAGED AFTER THE OPERATOR HAS ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT TO PARK. THE VEHICLE MAY APPEAR TO BE IN PARK THOUGH ACTUALLY IN REVERSE. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SELF-STICKING LABEL CONTAINING IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS A DAILY REMINDER OF THE SERIOUS HAZARDS OF UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOTION. IT SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE THE VEHICLE IN AN EASILY SEEN LOCATION.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FMX,C-3, C-4, C-6, OR JATCO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENT,INJURY OR DEATH, ESPECIALLY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE.NOTE: DRIVERS SHOULD OBSERVE THESE STEPS: 1) MAKE CERTAIN GEAR LEVER IS ENGAGEDIN PARK, 2) SET PARKING BRAKE FULLY, AND 3) SHUT OFF IGNITION.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 73V104000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1972
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1973
Date of Owner Notification: May 25th, 1973

Recall Notes:
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).