Vehicle recall 74V160000 · September 24, 1974
Mercury Comet, Ford Granada and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no 139.EQUIPPED with 250 cid engines.possibility that thedash panelto engine wiring harness located between the carburetor and the valverocker arm cover was routed incorrectly.it is possible that this harness asrouted could cause the carburetor throttle lever idle adjustment screw to hangup on the wiring harness during actuation of the throttle and prevent thethrottle from closing.(correct by inspecting and installing a retaining strapwhere necessary).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V160000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 1974
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 27, 1974
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,460
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Granada (1975): 1975
- Ford Maverick (1975): 1975
- Mercury Comet (1975): 1975
- Mercury Monarch (1975): 1975
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