Vehicle recall 73V048000 · February 27, 1973
1973 Ford F-250
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no H7H.4X4 trucks equipped w/6 cylinder engines.possibilitythat an incorrect rear driveshaft was installed in production.ifthiscondition exists the driveshaft will vibrate and deflect at high speeds.this vibration and deflection could cause shaft tobreak.a broken driveshaftmight adversely affect control of vehicle.(correct by inspecting and replacewith correct driveshaft where necessary.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V048000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 27, 1973
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 13, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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-250 (1973): 1973
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