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Safety recall · 73V177000

Electrical system: starter assembly Ford, Lincoln recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on August 28, 1973. It covers about 41,462 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V177000
Reported
Aug 28, 1973
Vehicles
41,462
Area
Electrical system

Contacts

Ford campaign no h-oa. Possibility that the starter cable was improperlyrouted during assembly. If this condition exists, the protective sleeve andcable will rub against the edge of the front suspension right upper control armand can wear through and result in a battery voltage short to the upper arm.(Correct by inspecting and rerouting cable to preclude contact with upper arm).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Lincoln dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V177000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1973 Ford Thunderbird04D
1973 Lincoln Mark IV12C

Questions

Is the 73V177000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 73V177000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 73V177000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 28, 1973. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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