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Safety recall · 75V105000

Fuel system: carburetor system Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on May 29, 1975. It covers about 2,709 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
75V105000
Reported
May 29, 1975
Vehicles
2,709
Area
Fuel system

Contacts

Ford campaign no 163. Light trucks all over 6000 pounds gvw, equipped with460-4v calif. Engines and 435 0-4v carburetors. Possibility that thesecondary lockout lever on carburetor could interfere with a throttle kickerstud on the fast idler adjustment lever. If this condition exists, it couldcause the primary throttle plates to be held three quarters open and result invehicle attaining an excessive speed. This lever interference was caused by hereplacement lockout lever in previous recall 75-0043, dated fearuary 28, 1975.(Correct by inspecting and removing the secondary lock- out lever. )

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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 75V105000.
  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

Questions

Is the 75V105000 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 75V105000?

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 75V105000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 29, 1975. 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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