Ford F350 1973

Model F350 made in 1973 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering.

Model 1973

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
73V118000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/01/1973 to 04/01/1973V (Vehicle)1130106/12/1973MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/21/197310/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesLight trucks.possibility that vehicles were assembled with seat beltattaching bolts which were improperly processed during heat treating andplating operations.this condition could make bolts susceptible to hydrogenembrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct by inspecting andreplacing bolts with known quality stock).
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
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
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.)
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
72V254000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)12810/19/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/25/197210/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesLight 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.)