Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 72V-254 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 72V-254 covers 128 Ford vehicles for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V254000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
LIGHT TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING SYSTEM WAS INADVERTENTLY FILLEDWITH NAPTHA SOLVENT.SOLVENT WOULD DECOMPOSE RUBBER PARTS SUCH AS HOSES ANDPUMP AND GEAR SEALS AT RAPID RATE.NAPTHA SOLVENT HAS LOWER FLASH POINT THANPOWER STEERING FLUID WHICH COULD PRESENT FIRE HAZARD.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGDRAIN AND REFILL WITH POWER STEERING FLUID; REPLACE HOSES AND PUMP ASSEMBLIES.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.