Vehicle recall 73V159000 · July 30, 1973

Ford Ranchero and Torino

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

Notes: Ford campaign no h-9G.W/302-2V engines and power steering.possibility thatthe power steering gear assembly may have insufficient torque on the pinch boltwhich clamps the coupling flange to the gear input shaft.if this conditionexists it could result in excessive free play at the steering wheel andultimately, to loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and properlyretorquing bolts where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V159000
Reported to NHTSA: July 30, 1973
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: August 18, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 13,475
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 73V159000 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 Ranchero (1973): 1973
Ford Torino (1973): 1973

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