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NHTSA Recall 76V067000: Cables (vehicle speed control)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 410,580 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Ford Elite.

410,580
vehicles potentially affected
13
models affected
1976
owners notified (May 18)
NHTSA campaign76V067000
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CABLES
Report receivedApril 29, 1976
Owner notificationMay 18, 1976
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Ford campaign no 192. Possibility that the nylon bushing in the acceleratorncable may become loose due to an oversize retaining clip. A loose bushing maylrestrict the accelerator cable from returning to idle or to a lower speedor to a slower speed condition, holding carburetor at constant speed. Shouldthis occur, the driver can stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, shiftingto neutral and turning off the ignition. (correct by inspecting the bushingbushing retaining clip where necessary.)

Vehicles covered by recall 76V067000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Elite1976
Ford Granada1976
Ford Maverick1976
Ford Pinto1976
Ford Ranchero1976
Ford Thunderbird1976
Ford Torino1976
Lincoln Mark IV1976
Mercury Bobcat1976
Mercury Comet1976
Mercury Cougar1976
Mercury Monarch1976
Mercury Montego1976

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.