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NHTSA Recall 72V161000: Bumpers (structure)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 157,623 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Country Sedan.

157,623
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
1972
owners notified (June 28)
NHTSA campaign72V161000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS
Report receivedJune 29, 1972
Owner notificationJune 28, 1972
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Ford campaign no h3c.station wagon.possibility thhat vehicles wer assembledwith upper portion of rear bumper jacking slot obstructed by rear bumperreinforcement.condition could prevent engagement of jack hook or could permitpartial engagement causing vehicle to possibly disengage from jack while inraised position.(correct by inspecting and removing obstruction materialwhere necessary.)

Vehicles covered by recall 72V161000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Country Sedan1972
Ford Country Squire1972
Ford Custom Ranch1972

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.