Vehicle recall 68V095000 · October 9, 1968

Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility heater inlet hose misrouted so that hose is wedged between carburetor fast idle lever and intake manifold.if condition exists vehicle could become difficult to control.(correct by routing heater hose properly.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 68V095000
Reported to NHTSA: October 9, 1968
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: October 8, 1968
Vehicles potentially affected: 12,972
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Recall 68V095000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ford Mustang (1969): 1969
Mercury Cougar (1969): 1969

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