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Safety recall · 73V159000

Steering wheel / handle bar Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 30, 1973. It covers about 13,475 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V159000
Reported
Jul 30, 1973
Vehicles
13,475
Area
Steering

Contacts

Ford campaign no h-9g. W/302-2v engines and power steering. Possibility thatthe power steering gear assembly may have insufficient torque on the pinch boltwhich clamps the coupling flange to the gear input shaft. If this conditionexists it could result in excessive free play at the steering wheel andultimately, to loss of steering control. (Correct by inspecting and properlyretorquing bolts where necessary).

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 73V159000.
  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 73V159000 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 73V159000?

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 73V159000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 30, 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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