- The problem
- In the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. This would result in fuel leakage.
- The fix
- The dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. Also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.
Vehicle safety record
1973 Ford Pinto Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1973 Ford Pinto have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 1978 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Pinto year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1973 Ford Pinto 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 Pinto 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 Pinto have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1973 Ford Pinto: tank assembly (June 1978); anchorage (May 1973); tank assembly (March 1973); trailer hitches (January 1973). 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 Pinto had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1973 Ford Pinto a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford Pinto 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 Pinto 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