Vehicle recall 74V156000 · September 17, 1974

1975 Lincoln Continental

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

Notes: Ford campaign no 138.POSSIBILITY that an incorrect steering column flexcoupling was installed in production.if this condition exists the steeringsystem would have an unequal number of wheel turns rignt and left of centerwhich may overstress the pitman arm stud, and extended operation could resultin fatigue fracture of the stud.(correct by insepcting and replacing steeringcolumn coupling).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V156000
Reported to NHTSA: September 17, 1974
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: September 17, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 105
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 74V156000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Lincoln Continental (1975): 1975

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