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NHTSA Recall 72V095000: Axle shaft (power train)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 407,244 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Montego.

407,244
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
1972
owners notified (April 24)
NHTSA campaign72V095000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY › AXLE SHAFT
Report receivedApril 26, 1972
Owner notificationApril 24, 1972
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Ford campaign no h-2d and h-2d #2.possibility that rear axle bearing maydeteriorate due to high axle shaft deflection.deterioration of bearingusually will produce sufficient noise and vibration to indicate need forrepair; relative movement of axle shaft will result in complete loss oftractive effect as it disengages from differential.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with larger diameter shaft axle and new bearing.)

Vehicles covered by recall 72V095000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Montego1972
Ford Ranchero1972
Ford Torino1972

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.