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1972 FORD RANCHERO

3 recalls, 0 complaints

77V097000 Jun 20, 1977
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
SEVEN-BLADE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE BLADES DUE TO STRESSES GENERATED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE SEVEN BLADE FAN WITH A FAN OF FIVE BLADE DESIGN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
471,535 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
72V240000 Sep 29, 1972
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1,033,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
72V095000 Apr 26, 1972
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
407,244 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

FORD RANCHERO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD RANCHERO across all model years (1968, 1979).

22 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD RANCHERO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1979 4 2 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1973 4 1 View
1972 (current) 3 0
1971 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1968 1 0 View

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