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Safety recall · 72V095000

Power train: axle shaft Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on April 26, 1972. It covers about 407,244 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
72V095000
Reported
Apr 26, 1972
Vehicles
407,244
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

Contacts

Ford campaign no h-2d and h-2d #2. Possibility that rear axle bearing maydeteriorate due to high axle shaft deflection. Deterioration of bearingusually will produce sufficient noise and vibration to indicate need forrepair; relative movement of axle shaft will result in complete loss oftractive effect as it disengages from differential. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing with larger diameter shaft axle and new bearing. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V095000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1972 Ford Montego02-
1972 Ford Ranchero03D
1972 Ford Torino04C

Questions

Is the 72V095000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 72V095000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 72V095000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on April 26, 1972. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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