Structure: frame and membersRecall 70V-115 · Ford and Mercury vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 70V-115 covers 15,548 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 1970.

–
Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected15,5482 models
ReportedSep 25, 1970Owners notified Sep 22, 1970
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 70V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY THAT IN WELDING #2 CROSS- MEMBER TO SIDE RAILS SOME SPOT WELDS WEREINADVERTENTLY MISSED DURING PRODUCTION.THIS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF #2CROSS- MEMBER FROM ITS SUPPORT AND CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT END ALIGNMENT, INCREASEDTIRE WEAR AND STEERING EFFORT.(CORRECT BY WELDING WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall