NHTSA Recall 75V043000: Carburetor system (fuel system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140,870 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Ford Country Squire.
| NHTSA campaign | 75V043000 |
|---|---|
| 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.equipped with 460 cid engine and 4350-4v carburetor.possibility that the carburetor was built with secondary throttle stop leverthat was stamped with an adverse step or discontinous surface on the upperperiphery of the lever.this surface irregularity could impede the secondarylockout lever from riding down the upper cam-like surface of the secondarythrottle stop lever.should the lockout lever catch on the adverse step of thesecondary stop lever and result in the secondary throttle plate being held openwhich could result in vehicle accelerating to an excessive speed.(correct byinspecting and installing a newly designed secondary throttle lockout leverwhere necessary).
Vehicles covered by recall 75V043000
| 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 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.