1973 Ford Custom
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1973 Ford Custom. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1973 Ford Custom. Newest first.
Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. This can result in the blades cracking due to fatigue, and portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.
Every Ford Custom model year
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