- The problem
- Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. This can result in the blades cracking due to fatigue, and portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1973 Ford Custom Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1973 Ford Custom have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 1980 for the fan.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Custom year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1973 Ford Custom recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1973 Ford Custom yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1973 Ford Custom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1973 Ford Custom: fan (November 1980); automatic transmission (September 1973); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (February 1973); carburetor system (November 1972). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1973 Ford Custom had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1973 Ford Custom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 33 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford Custom year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1973 Ford Custom has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data