Vehicle recall 72V272000 · November 8, 1972
Mercury Brougham, Ford Custom and 9 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V272000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 8, 1972
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 3, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,782
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Custom (1973): 1973
- Ford Galaxie (1973): 1973
- Ford LTD (1973): 1973
- Ford Ranch Wagon (1973): 1973
- Ford Ranchero (1973): 1973
- Ford Thunderbird (1973): 1973
- Ford Torino (1973): 1973
- Mercury Brougham (1973): 1973
- Mercury MARQUIS (1973): 1973
- Mercury Montego (1973): 1973
- Mercury Monterey (1973): 1973
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