Hydraulic power assist: pumpRecall 74V-127 · 1975 Lincoln Mark IV
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 74V-127 covers 334 1975 Lincoln Mark IV for a hydraulic power assist: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
LINCOLN CAMPAIGN NO 128.JOB 1 TO JUL.26, 1974.POSSIBILITY A POWERSTEERING PRESSURE REAPPLY VALVE IN THE HYDRAULIC SKID CONTROL ACTUATORINSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION, CAUSING POWER STEERING PUMPFLUID TO BECOME TRAPPED WITHIN THE ACTUATOR SUPPORT CHAMBER.THE TRAPPED FLUIDCAN CAUSE THE ACTUATOR CASTING TO FRACTURE.SHOULD THIS OCCUR, HYDRAULIC FLUIDWOULD BE LOST WITH CONSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR BOTH STEERING ANDBRAKING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING REDESIGNED VALVE WHERENECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.