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1973 Ford Galaxie 500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1973 Galaxie 500.

The 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 is the subject of this vehicle overview. This reference frames the model's body, platform, and engine, weaving in standout specifications for the researcher. It closes by situating this model year within the reliability history of the Ford Galaxie 500.

Model year1974197319721971197019691968

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length220.1 in
Wheelbase120.9 in

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

73V033000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 13/02/1973

Remedy:

73V118000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageReported 21/05/1973

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1973 Galaxie 500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.