Recalls for F100 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM, Nov 15, 1977

A recall was issued on Nov 15, 1977 for F100 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.