Ford · Canada · High
Ford Galaxie 500, Custom 500 +1 more: Steering
Affects Ford Galaxie 500, Custom 500, LTD · 1969–1973 — about 384K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the steering idler arm bushing could develop a stiffening condition which could result in the idler arm bracket separating from the vehicle frame. This condition would cause hard or stiff steering, steering noise or poor steering return.
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