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Safety recall · 72V254000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on October 25, 1972. It covers about 128 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V254000
Reported
Oct 25, 1972
Vehicles
128
Area
Steering

Contacts

Light trucks. Possibility that power steering system was inadvertently filledwith naptha solvent. Solvent would decompose rubber parts such as hoses andpump and gear seals at rapid rate. Naptha solvent has lower flash point thanpower steering fluid which could present fire hazard. (Correct by inspectingdrain and refill with power steering fluid; replace hoses and pump assemblies.)

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 72V254000.
  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 Bronco01A
1973 Ford F10004D
1973 Ford F25005D
1973 Ford F35003C

Questions

Is the 72V254000 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 72V254000?

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 72V254000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 25, 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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