Ford F350 1972

Model F350 made in 1972 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering and suspension.

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
71V216000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1971 to 10/01/1971V (Vehicle)2845911/22/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/22/197110/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-1b.light trucks built between aug.16, 1 971, and oct.14, 1971,f-100 thur f-350 series.possibilitythat seat belt and shoulderharness attaching bolts were impro perly processed during heat treating andplating operations. if condition exists, may cause bolts to be susceptible tohydr ogen embrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct byinspectingand replacing with properly heat treated bolts.)
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
72V240000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1972 to 09/01/1972V (Vehicle)103380009/26/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/29/197210/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h-5b.w/power steering.possibility that power steering gearassemblies were built with worm and valve assembly torsion rod lock pininadvertently omitted.if condition exists, could result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by inspecting and installing pin where necessary.)
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
72V210000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1972 to 08/01/1972V (Vehicle)195007/18/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/24/197210/12/1979
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NotesFord truck campaign no h/o-4c.4x2 trucks.possibility that vehicles wereassembled with over-tightened front wheel bearing nut.incorrect torquingprocedure could preload wheel bearings, causing them to seize on spindle stem.spindle stem could break, allowing wheel to disengage without warning.(correct by inspecting and replaceing bearing and spindle where necessary.)