Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Safety recall · 76V140000

Fuel system: carburetor system Ford, Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on September 14, 1976. It covers about 18,000 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
76V140000
Reported
Sep 14, 1976
Vehicles
18,000
Area
Fuel system

Contacts

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.

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, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V140000.
  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
1977 Ford Mustang03B
1977 Ford Pinto05D
1977 Mercury Bobcat13C

Questions

Is the 76V140000 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 76V140000?

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 76V140000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on September 14, 1976. 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

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience