Vehicle recall 72V269000 · November 7, 1972

1972 Ford Econoline

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

Notes: Ford campaign no h-5F.POSSIBILITY that front brake hose lodged between frontsuspension coil spring during assembly.condition could chafe hose andultimately rupture, resulting in loss of front wheel brakes.(correct byinspecting and routing properly, installing new hose where necessary.).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V269000
Reported to NHTSA: November 7, 1972
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: November 1, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 32,088
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 72V269000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ford Econoline (1972): 1972

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