NHTSA Recall 75V042000: Carburetor system (fuel system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140,870 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Ford Country Squire.
| NHTSA campaign | 75V042000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 4, 1975 |
| Owner notification | March 24, 1975 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Not provided.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Not provided.
Notes
Ford campaign no 154.light trucks eqtipped with 460 cid engine & 4353-4vcarburetor.possibility that the "o" ring on the sealing plug installed in thefuel inlet cross-channel of the carburetor may experience loss of the sealingplug.should plug loss occur, fuel pump operation would cause gasoline to bedischarged onto the engine under pressure.a strong fuel odor would resultwith potential for the occurence of an underhood fire.(correct by installingnew plug less "o" ring using an epoxy coating over plug and adjacent surface).
Vehicles covered by recall 75V042000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Country Squire | 1975 |
| Ford Custom | 1975 |
| Ford Custom 500 | 1975 |
| Ford E250 | 1975 |
| Ford E350 | 1975 |
| Ford F150 | 1975 |
| Ford F250 | 1975 |
| Ford F350 | 1975 |
| Ford LTD | 1975 |
| Ford Ranchero | 1975 |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1975 |
| Ford Torino | 1975 |
| Lincoln Mark IV | 1975 |
| Mercury Cougar | 1975 |
| Mercury Montego | 1975 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.