Vehicle recall 72V240000 · September 29, 1972
Ford F-250, Ford F-350 and 6 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no h-5B.W/power steering.possibility that power steering gearassemblies were built with worm and valve assembly torsion rod lock pininadvertently omitted.if condition exists, could result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by inspecting and installing pin where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V240000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 1972
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 26, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,033,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-100 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Ford F-250 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Ford F-350 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Ford Ranchero (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Ford Thunderbird (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Ford Torino (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Lincoln Mark IV (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mercury Montego (1972): 1972
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