1972 FORD PINTO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1972 FORD PINTO
The 1972 FORD PINTO has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, TRAILER HITCHES, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1972 FORD PINTO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1972 FORD PINTO, potentially affecting up to 1,428,552 vehicles.
Recall 78V143000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 1,400,000 vehicles affected
Defect: IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER PIPE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE TANK OR THE TANK COULD BE PUNCTURED IN THE FORWARD FACE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER FUEL FILLER PIPE HAVING AN IMPROVED SEAL. ALSO, A POLYETHYLENE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1972 FORD PINTO
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1972 FORD PINTO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE SEAT BELTS SHATTERED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1972 FORD PINTO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1972 FORD PINTO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1972 FORD PINTO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1972 FORD PINTO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1972 FORD PINTO.
Other Model Years of the FORD PINTO
- 1971 FORD PINTO — 0 complaints
- 1972 FORD PINTO (current)
- 1973 FORD PINTO — 0 complaints
- 1974 FORD PINTO — 0 complaints
- 1975 FORD PINTO — 0 complaints
- 1976 FORD PINTO — 1 complaint
- 1977 FORD PINTO — 0 complaints
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