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1973 Ford Torino

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

The 1973 Ford Torino Overview refers to the 1973 model year of the Ford Torino. It specifies the year within the Torino series. This designation serves as a reference point for that particular model year.

Model year197619751974197319721971

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length207.9 in
Wheelbase114.2 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.

5
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
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

73V181000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 05/09/1973

Remedy:

73V159000Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarReported 30/07/1973

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 Torino have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.