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Vehicle recall 72V254000 · October 25, 1972

Ford Bronco, F-250 and 2 more models

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes
Light trucks.possibility that power steering system was inadvertently filledwith naptha solvent.solvent would decompose rubber parts such as hoses andpump and gear seals at rapid rate.naptha solvent has lower flash point thanpower steering fluid which could present fire hazard.(correct by inspectingdrain and refill with power steering fluid; replace hoses and pump assemblies.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
72V254000
Reported to NHTSA
October 25, 1972
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
October 19, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected
128
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Recall 72V254000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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