Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Ford E100 and 7 more

Reported Nov 15, 197730,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANY

The defect

On the involved vehicles, leakage may occur at the threaded carburetor-to-fuel filter connection on the suspect carburetors. This IS due to an improperly machined carburetor fuel inlet connection.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the carburetor without charge to owner.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 300 cid engines.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: if an ignition source IS present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause engine damage and serious injury tovehicle occupants.note: fuel odors may indicate a leak.

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