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Safety recall · 73V057000

Steering: idler and attachment Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on March 12, 1973. It covers about 58,832 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V057000
Reported
Mar 12, 1973
Vehicles
58,832
Area
Steering

Contacts

Ford campaign no h-8d. Possibility that in the process of connecting thecenter link to idler arm a cotter pin was omitted, which holds the attachingnut in position should nut be installed loose. If this pin is missing it couldallow nut to drop off and linkage to disengage from idler arm, and affectsteering control. (Correct by inspecting and install cotter pin wherenecessary. )

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 73V057000.
  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
1973 Ford Ranchero04D
1973 Ford Torino05C

Questions

Is the 73V057000 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 73V057000?

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 73V057000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on March 12, 1973. 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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