1975 Ford Country Squire recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1975 COUNTRY SQUIRE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 74V126000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: FORD CAMPAIGN NO 129. WITH 460 ENGINES AND 4V-CARBURETORS. JOB 1 TO AUG. 3,1974. POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL INLET SEAT ON 4V-CARBURETORS INSTALLED ONVEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 460 CID ENGINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHICHCOULD PERMIT THE INLET SEAT TO LOOSEN WITH VEHICLE OPERATION. SHOULD THISOCCUR, THE CARBURETOR FLOAT WOULD HOLD THE SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL INLET OPENRESULTING IN FLOODING AND SUBSEQUENT STALLING OF THE ENGINE AT IDLE. (CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND RETORQUING FUEL INLET SEAT).
2. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1975 COUNTRY SQUIRE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 75V043000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: FORD CAMPAIGN NO 154. EQUIPPED WITH 460 CID ENGINE AND 4350-4V CARBURETOR.POSSIBILITY THAT THE CARBURETOR WAS BUILT WITH SECONDARY THROTTLE STOP LEVERTHAT WAS STAMPED WITH AN ADVERSE STEP OR DISCONTINOUS SURFACE ON THE UPPERPERIPHERY OF THE LEVER. THIS SURFACE IRREGULARITY COULD IMPEDE THE SECONDARYLOCKOUT LEVER FROM RIDING DOWN THE UPPER CAM-LIKE SURFACE OF THE SECONDARYTHROTTLE STOP LEVER. SHOULD THE LOCKOUT LEVER CATCH ON THE ADVERSE STEP OF THESECONDARY STOP LEVER AND RESULT IN THE SECONDARY THROTTLE PLATE BEING HELD OPENWHICH COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE ACCELERATING TO AN EXCESSIVE SPEED. (CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING A NEWLY DESIGNED SECONDARY THROTTLE LOCKOUT LEVERWHERE NECESSARY).
3. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1975 COUNTRY SQUIRE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 75V042000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: FORD CAMPAIGN NO 154. LIGHT TRUCKS EQTIPPED WITH 460 CID ENGINE & 4353-4VCARBURETOR. POSSIBILITY THAT THE "O" RING ON THE SEALING PLUG INSTALLED IN THEFUEL INLET CROSS-CHANNEL OF THE CARBURETOR MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THE SEALINGPLUG. SHOULD PLUG LOSS OCCUR, FUEL PUMP OPERATION WOULD CAUSE GASOLINE TO BEDISCHARGED ONTO THE ENGINE UNDER PRESSURE. A STRONG FUEL ODOR WOULD RESULTWITH POTENTIAL FOR THE OCCURENCE OF AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. (CORRECT BY INSTALLINGNEW PLUG LESS "O" RING USING AN EPOXY COATING OVER PLUG AND ADJACENT SURFACE).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1975 Ford Country Squire owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
12/03/2003 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE RUBBER CAME OFF. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND CHANGE THE TIRE. CONTINENTAL ,P215/70R15. *AK MODEL YEAR OF VEHICLE IS ACTUALLY A 1988 FORD COUNTRY SQUIRE. *MR
01/29/2001 · Electrical system · fire
CONSUMER WENT INSIDE HOUSE, AND THEN AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR, CONSUMER LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIREMEN WERE THERE, AND THEY SAID IT LOOKED LIKE SOMETHING UNDER PANEL. *AK