Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor systemRecall 72V-272 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 72V-272 covers 11,782 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V272000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
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.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1972 to September 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.