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Vehicle recall 76V165000 · October 18, 1976

Ford E-150, E-250 and 2 more models

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

Notes
Ford motor campaign no 207.POSSIBILITY that certain vehicles were producedwith flat washers that may fracture under the heads of bolts that secure thesteering gear to the frame rail.a fractured washer could cause the attachingbolt to lose preload and loosen, as a result the affected bolt may fatiquefracture leading to the fracturing of the two remaining attaching bolts.should this occur, the steering gear can separate from the frame rail andresult in loss of steering control.vehicle driver may be warned of conditionby steering looseness and/or noise.(correct by replacing assembly washersthat are not broken and replacing all bolts and washers if an assembly washeris broken).light truck, van.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
76V165000
Reported to NHTSA
October 18, 1976
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
November 2, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected
53,137
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Recall 76V165000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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