Ford Econoline, Ranchero +3 more: Not Entered

Affects Ford Econoline, Ranchero, Thunderbird, Club Wagon, LTD II · 1979 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Vehicles equipped with Saginaw type power steering gears. the power steering gears may contain improperly manufactured sector shafts that may fracture possibly resulting in detachment of the pitman arm from the splined portion of the sector shaft. This would result in a loss of steering control.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational