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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco (1972): 1972
- Ford F-100 (1973): 1973
- Ford F-250 (1973): 1973
- Ford F-350 (1973): 1973
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