Vehicle recall 76V140000 · September 14, 1976
Mercury Bobcat, Ford Mustang and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no 203.VEHICLES equipped with 2.3 litre engines and holleymodel 5200 carburetors.possibility a power valve restrictor cross drillingplug installed at base of the carburetor fuel bowl may loosen or dislodgebecause of inadequate staking.a loose or missing plug would permit spillageof gasoline and cause an accumulation of underhood fuel vapors and thepotential for underhood fire.(correct by inspecting and applying epoxy sealerover plug and surroundings area of the fuel bowl).passenger vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V140000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 1976
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 20, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,000
- 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 Mustang (1977): 1977
- Ford Pinto (1977): 1977
- Mercury Bobcat (1977): 1977
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