1973 · Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company Recalls Reported in 1973
20 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 320,014 vehicles.
1973 Recalls
All 20 Ford Motor Company recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Recall 73V246000
Ford Motor Company
Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood
Electrical System · 13,768 affected · Dec 20, 1973
Recall 73V220000
Ford Motor Company
Electrical system:wiring:other part
Electrical System · 17,821 affected · Nov 12, 1973
Recall 73V221000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka
Power Train · 362 affected · Nov 12, 1973
Recall 73V210000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:air systems:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Air · 675 affected · Oct 30, 1973
Recall 73V181000
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Power train:transmission:automatic
Power Train · 74,884 affected · Sep 5, 1973
Recall 73V177000
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Electrical system:starter
Electrical System · 41,462 affected · Aug 28, 1973
Recall 73V159000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:column coupling
Steering · 13,475 affected · Jul 30, 1973
Recall 73V118000
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Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm
Seat Belts · 11,301 affected · May 21, 1973
Recall 73V104000
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Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic
Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,221 affected · May 4, 1973
Recall 73V077000
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Tires
N/A · 126 affected · Mar 29, 1973
Recall 73V057000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
Steering · 58,832 affected · Mar 12, 1973
Recall 73V058000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel tank assembly
Fuel System, Gasoline · 55 affected · Mar 12, 1973
Recall 73V053000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:air systems:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Air · 785 affected · Mar 5, 1973
Recall 73V048000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:driveline:shaft chain:propellor:drive
Power Train · 30 affected · Feb 27, 1973
Recall 73V036000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:air systems:air supply:check valve
Service Brakes, Air · 568 affected · Feb 16, 1973
Recall 73V037000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,441 affected · Feb 16, 1973
Recall 73V033000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 76,670 affected · Feb 13, 1973
Recall 73V029000
Ford Motor Company
Suspension:tandem axle:rear:support equalizing bea
Suspension · 280 affected · Feb 12, 1973
Recall 73V015000
Ford Motor Company
Structure:tailgate assembly:hinge and attachments
Structure · 165 affected · Jan 24, 1973
Recall 73V025000
Ford Motor Company
Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm
N/A · 93 affected · Jan 5, 1973
Ford Motor Company 1973 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Ford Motor Company issue in 1973?
Ford Motor Company issued 20 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1973, affecting an estimated 320,014 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1973 Ford Motor Company vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.