Suspension: multiple axleRecall 72V-150 · 1972 Ford Ford Truck
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 72V-150 covers 2,142 1972 Ford Ford Truck for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V150000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H2F.HEAVY TRUCKS W TANDEM SUSPENSION EQUALIZER BEAM.POSSIBILITY THAT TANDEM REAR SUSPENSION EQUALIZER BEAMS MAY HAVE HAIRLINECRACKS, RESULTING FROM WATER QUENCHING OF STEEL FORGINGS WHOSE METALLURGYREQUIRES OIL QUENCHING.THIS CONDITION AFTER EXTENDED SERVICE COULD CAUSESUSPECT BEAMS TO FRACTURE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT DIRECTIONAL STABILITY OFVEHICLE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BEAMS WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1971 to March 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.