1973 Mercury Mercury Recalls

1. Recall Description

   Possible Effects

   Action

   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).

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1972-12-01 - 1973-04-01

   Vehicles Affected

   1221

2. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   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.

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1969-09-01 - 1980-08-01

   Vehicles Affected

   21000000