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NHTSA recall 73V057000

Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment

Ford Ranchero and 1 more

Reported Mar 12, 197358,832 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1972 – Dec 1, 1972

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Notes

Ford campaign no h-8d.possibility that in the process of connecting thecenter link to idler arm a cotter pin was omitted, which holds the attachingnut in position should nut be installed loose.if this pin IS missing it couldallow nut to drop off and linkage to disengage from idler arm, and affectsteering control.(correct by inspecting and install cotter pin wherenecessary.)