How many recalls does the 1968 Ford Ranchero have?

The 1968 Ford Ranchero has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1968 Ford Ranchero 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.

1968 Ford Ranchero Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1968 Ford Ranchero has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 39,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 68V018000 1968-03-07 39,000 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT IMPROPER HEAT-TREATED CENTER LINK PIN TO STEERING IDLER ARM MAY FAIL DUE TO TENSION STRESS AFTER TIGHTENING THE RETAINING NUT.FAILURE OF THIS PIN COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH PROPER HEAT-TREATED PIN.)

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 1968 Ford Ranchero as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.