Recalls for your 1972 Ford Ltd

Recalls for 1972 Ford Ltd

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Police Cruiser

Phil Roeder posted a photo:

Police Cruiser

Stopped by an event for the automotive technology program at Central Campus. One of their major projects on display was the restoration of the 1978 Des Moines police cruiser.

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Ford campaign no h-1b.light trucks built between aug.16, 1 971, and oct.14, 1971,f-100 thur f-350 series.possibilitythat seat belt and shoulderharness attaching bolts were impro perly processed during heat treating andplating operations.  If condition exists, may cause bolts to be susceptible tohydr ogen embrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct byinspectingand replacing with properly heat treated bolts.)

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Ford campaign no h-2a.possibility that 5/8 - 18 unf freerunning hex nut wasinadvertently used in place of specified 5/8 - 18 unf torque hex lock nut toattach steering wheel to steering column.if condition exists, nut may loosencausing steering wheel to become disengaged from column resulting in loss ofsteering control.(correct by inspecting and installing proper nutwherenecessary.)