Vehicle recall 73V104000 · May 4, 1973

1973 Mercury Mercury

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

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 details

NHTSA campaign: 73V104000
Reported to NHTSA: May 4, 1973
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: May 25, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,221
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 73V104000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Mercury Mercury (1973): 1973

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