1972 · Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company Recalls Reported in 1972
19 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 5,777,996 vehicles.
1972 Recalls
All 19 Ford Motor Company recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Recall 72V317000
Ford Motor Company
Emergency parking brake:air:lines and fittings
Parking Brake · 235 affected · Dec 27, 1972
Recall 72V272000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:carburetor:unknown type:other part
Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,782 affected · Nov 8, 1972
Recall 72V269000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 32,088 affected · Nov 7, 1972
Recall 72V254000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:power assist
Steering · 128 affected · Oct 25, 1972
Large Recall 72V240000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:power:gear box
Steering · 1,033,800 affected · Sep 29, 1972
Recall 72V210000
Ford Motor Company
Suspension:independent front:bearing wheel
Suspension · 1,950 affected · Aug 24, 1972
Recall 72V188000
Ford Motor Company
Interior systems:shoulder belts
Seat Belts · 1,605 affected · Jul 21, 1972
Recall 72V189000
Ford Motor Company
Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an
Seat Belts · 16,925 affected · Jul 21, 1972
Recall 72V168000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel lines fittings and pump
Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,025 affected · Jul 5, 1972
Large Recall 72V160000
Ford Motor Company
Interior systems:shoulder belts
Seat Belts · 4,072,000 affected · Jun 29, 1972
Large Recall 72V161000
Ford Motor Company
Structure:bumper assembly
Structure · 157,623 affected · Jun 29, 1972
Recall 72V152000
Ford Motor Company
Interior systems:seat belts:lap:rear
Seat Belts · 552 affected · Jun 19, 1972
Recall 72V150000
Ford Motor Company
Suspension:tandem axle:rear:support equalizing bea
Suspension · 2,142 affected · Jun 13, 1972
Large Recall 72V095000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:axle assembly:bearing:axle shaft
Power Train · 407,244 affected · Apr 26, 1972
Recall 72V067000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:column
Steering · 7,925 affected · Apr 3, 1972
Recall 72V058000
Ford Motor Company
Structure:hood assembly:latches
Latches/locks/linkages · 24,540 affected · Mar 13, 1972
Recall 72V050000
Ford Motor Company
Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme
Equipment · 679 affected · Mar 2, 1972
Recall 72V049000
Ford Motor Company
Steering:wheel and column
Steering · 2,271 affected · Feb 28, 1972
Recall 72V024000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,482 affected · Jan 31, 1972
Ford Motor Company 1972 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Ford Motor Company issue in 1972?
Ford Motor Company issued 19 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1972, affecting an estimated 5,777,996 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1972 Ford Motor Company vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.