Recalls for your 1973 Mercury Marquis

Recalls for 1973 Mercury Marquis

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1975 Mercury Marquis 7.5 V8

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1975 Mercury Marquis 7.5 V8

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Ford campaign no h-ob.possibility that the 2v carburetor used on 302, 351 and400cid engines with automatic transmission may have misalignment between thetransmission linkage lever and adjusting screw assembly and the throttle levertab.if condition exists, it may cause contact between the screw threads andthe edge of the throttle lever tab and cause throttle to stick in an openposition.(correct by inspecting and realigning linkage where necessary).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Ford campaign no h-5c.equipped w/429-4v engines.possibility that carburetormay leak fuel from around power valve restrictor plug.if condition exists,could drain fuel bowl during engine shutdown and result in delayed starting.there is also possibility of fumes from leaking fuel which could be ignitedshould spark occur.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.)