Vehicle recall 73V246000 · December 20, 1973

1974 Mercury Capri

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

Notes: Ford campaign no 111.POSSIBILITY that the engine compartment wiring harnessesmay contain a rough splice joint which could wear through the wiring insulationand result in a battery voltage short to the master cylinder tube or fenderapron.if this occurs, the vehicle would lose all engine and electrical systempower.(correct by inspecting and crimping the splice joint and rewrapsplicejoint).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V246000
Reported to NHTSA: December 20, 1973
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: December 26, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 13,768
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Recall 73V246000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mercury Capri (1974): 1974

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