Ford Ford Truck 1972

Model Ford Truck made in 1972 by Ford got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
81V008000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1969 to 08/01/1980V (Vehicle)21000000ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/12/198102/12/1981
Defect SummaryThis is a manufacturers notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
72V188000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)160507/18/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/21/197210/12/1979
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NotesCampaign no h3f.f series.light and medium trucks.possibility thatshoulder harnesses installed as optional equipment are too long to permitproper adjustment to fit some persons.(correct by inspecting and replacingshoulder harness where necessary.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
71V171000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1971 to 09/01/1971V (Vehicle)4609/28/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/04/197110/12/1979
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NotesCampaign no ho77.light and medium trucks.possibility thatbrake fluid usedduring assembly was water contaminated.(cor rect by inspectingand replacingfluid where necessary.)
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
72V150000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1971 to 03/01/1972V (Vehicle)214206/06/1972MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/13/197210/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no h2f.heavy trucks w tandem suspension equalizer beam.possibility that tandem rear suspension equalizer beams may have hairlinecracks, resulting from water quenching of steel forgings whose metallurgyrequires oil quenching.this condition after extended service could causesuspect beams to fracture and adversely affect directional stability ofvehicle.(correct by inspecting and replacing beams where necessary.)