Contacts
Ford campaign no 185. 1974, 1975 B series and 1975 f series. Trucks and buschassis. Possibility that the front spring hanger bracket on which the channeland side plate components are insufficient secured with upset rivets. If thiscondition exists, brackets installed on vehicles with frame reinforcements atthe location of bracket attachment could become loose and crack in severe dutyservice. This cracking may result in complete separation of bracket fromframe. This,in turn, could allow front axle displacement or separationfromvehicle with loss of steering control with little or no warning to driver.In addition, ford parts and service division has reported sales ofapproximately 1,500 suspect spring hanger brackets as replacement parts for1967 through 1973 model b-series vehicles. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing hanger brackets with new fmvss 121 level components using specialbolts instead of rivets).
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V035000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.