How many recalls does the 1971 Ford Econoline have?

The 1971 Ford Econoline has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Ford Econoline has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1971 Ford Econoline Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Ford Econoline has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 765 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 71V128000 1971-08-02 765 affected

Defect

FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-45.POSSIBILITY THAT BOLTS USED TO ATTACHSTEERING GEAR TOCHASSIS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN HEAT TREATED.IF C ONDITION EXISTS BOLTS MAY LOOSENAND POSSIBLY BREAK, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BYREPLACING BOLTS WHE RE NECESSARY.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Ford Econoline as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.