| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V240000 |
| 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.) |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V272000 |
| 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.) |
| Component | TIRES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V077000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H/6-8G.POSSIBILITY THAT DURING ASSEMBLY THE INCORRECT SIZETIRES WERE INSTALLED.TIRES SIZE HR78X15 MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INSTEAD OFSIZE LR78X15.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SIZE WHERENECESSARY.) |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V177000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-OA.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STARTER CABLE WAS IMPROPERLYROUTED DURING ASSEMBLY.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE ANDCABLE WILL RUB AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION RIGHT UPPER CONTROL ARMAND CAN WEAR THROUGH AND RESULT IN A BATTERY VOLTAGE SHORT TO THE UPPER ARM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REROUTING CABLE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH UPPER ARM). |
Data updated June 2024
1973 Ford Thunderbird Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1973 Ford Thunderbird have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1973 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 1973 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1973 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM, TIRES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.
A: Yes, the 1973 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 1973 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1973 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM, TIRES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.