Vehicle recall 75V043000 · March 4, 1975

Mercury Cougar, Ford Country Squire and 12 more models

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

Notes: Ford campaign no 154.EQUIPPED with 460 cid engine and 4350-4V carburetor.possibility that the carburetor was built with secondary throttle stop leverthat was stamped with an adverse step or discontinous surface on the upperperiphery of the lever.this surface irregularity could impede the secondarylockout lever from riding down the upper cam-like surface of the secondarythrottle stop lever.should the lockout lever catch on the adverse step of thesecondary stop lever and result in the secondary throttle plate being held openwhich could result in vehicle accelerating to an excessive speed.(correct byinspecting and installing a newly designed secondary throttle lockout leverwhere necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 75V043000
Reported to NHTSA: March 4, 1975
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: March 24, 1975
Vehicles potentially affected: 140,870
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Recall 75V043000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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