1972 Ford Ranchero

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1972 Ford Ranchero. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

3 recalls name the 1972 Ford Ranchero. Newest first.

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Jun 20, 1977NHTSA 77V097000471,535 vehicles
Seven-blade cooling fans installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to fatigue cracking of the blades due to stresses generated during normal vehicle operation.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace seven blade fan with a fan of five blade design, without charge to owner.
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Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Sep 29, 1972NHTSA 72V2400001,033,800 vehicles
Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Apr 26, 1972NHTSA 72V095000407,244 vehicles

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