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Mercury COMET recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

9 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1967 to 1977 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1967
1
1971
1
1972
1
1973
1
1974
1
1975
1
1976
2
1977
2
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19671
19711
19721
19731
19741
19751
19762
19772

1967: 1; 1971: 1; 1972: 1; 1973: 1; 1974: 1; 1975: 1; 1976: 2; 1977: 2

Year-by-year records

Mercury COMET model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
196701Not available
197101Not available
1972010
1973010
1974010
1975010
197602+1
1977020

Recall history

9 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

67V047002 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift

Reported: 1967-05-10 (May 10, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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71V129000 · Tires:Bead

Reported: 1971-08-02 (August 2, 1971) · Model years: 1971

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75V017000 · Seat Belts:Front

Reported: 1975-01-03 (January 3, 1975) · Model years: 1972

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73V181000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Reported: 1973-09-05 (September 5, 1973) · Model years: 1973, 1974

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74V160000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Reported: 1974-09-24 (September 24, 1974) · Model years: 1975

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75V211000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

Reported: 1975-12-18 (December 18, 1975) · Model years: 1976

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76V067000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Reported: 1976-04-29 (April 29, 1976) · Model years: 1976

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77V045000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Reported: 1977-04-05 (April 5, 1977) · Model years: 1977

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LEFT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN PAWL SPRING RETAINERS THAT WERE NOT PRODUCED TO ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SPRING COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE LATCH PAWL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE LATCH CAM.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW PAWL SPRING AND CORRECT THE FLANGE ALIGNMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE.

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77V218000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Reported: 1977-12-14 (December 14, 1977) · Model years: 1977

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE MANUAL STEERING GEARS MAY CONTAIN STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS THAT COULD FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURING IS A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BALL BEARINGS OF THE STEERING GEAR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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