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NHTSA recall 73V159000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Ford Ranchero and 1 more

Reported Jul 30, 197313,475 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jun 1, 1973 – Jul 1, 1973

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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).