Recall 77V187000: 1978 Ford Club Wagon and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 25, 1977

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

1,885vehicles

Model years

1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On the involved vehicles, the steering tie rod and link assemblies with adjusting sleeve clamps may have been improperly manufactured. The clamps contain a sharp die mark which could cause the clamp to fracture when the clamp bolt is tightened to specifications. The clamp could break and cause separation of the tie rod adjusting sleeves.

Remedy

The dealer will replace the steering tie rod adjusting sleeve and clamp assembly, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Ford Club Wagon0 complaints
• 1978 Ford E-2501 complaints
• 1978 Ford E-3500 complaints