FORD RANCHERO 1968: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANCHERO | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1968-03-04 | 1968-03-07 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1968-01-01 - 1968-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT IMPROPER HEAT-TREATED CENTER LINK PIN TO STEERING IDLER ARM MAY FAIL DUE TO TENSION STRESS AFTER TIGHTENING THE RETAINING NUT.FAILURE OF THIS PIN COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH PROPER HEAT-TREATED PIN.'
