Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 76V-046 · 1976 Ford Mustang II
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 76V-046 covers 235 1976 Ford Mustang II for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO 188.EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT THESTEERING GEAR PINION ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN A CRACKED OR SHEARED VALVE SLEEVEDRIVE PIN.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, TURING THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOTOVERCOME HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY, AND THE DRIVER WILL BE UNABLETO CONTROL STEERING OF THE VEHICLE.(CONTROL BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGSTEERING GEAR ON ALL VEHICLE CONTAINING SUSPECTED STEERING GEAR UNITS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.