Vehicle recall 72V168000 · July 5, 1972
Ford Ford and Mercury Mercury
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Campaign no h-3B.POLICE interceptor w/429 cid engine.possibility that rearfuel hose leading from electric fuel pump metal tube may have been damagedduring installation of fuel tank.this could result in fuel being pumped outunder pressure.(correct by inspecting and replacing fuel tube and hose withshort tube and longer hose.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V168000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 5, 1972
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 28, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,025
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Ford (1972): 1972
- Mercury Mercury (1972): 1972
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