FORD RANCHERO 1973: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V159000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANCHERO | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-08-18 | 1973-07-30 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1973-06-01 - 1973-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13475
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-9G.W/302-2V ENGINES AND POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THATTHE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE PINCH BOLTWHICH CLAMPS THE COUPLING FLANGE TO THE GEAR INPUT SHAFT.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AT THE STEERING WHEEL ANDULTIMATELY, TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLYRETORQUING BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY'.
