Steering: linkagesRecall 77V-169 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 77V-169 covers 13,707 Ford vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V169000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE NUT COULD COME OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
The fix
DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM ATTACHING NUT TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE NUT COMES OFF, THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATEFROM THE STEERING GEAR, WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.