5
recalls
The Ford Fairlane has 5 recalls covering 501,876 vehicles as reported; model year 1970 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1970: 2
Units affected
502K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Fairlane by component
- Seat belts2 · 90K units
- Steering2 · 337K units
- Power train1 · 75K units
Ford Fairlane recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1973 | Ford Country Sedan, Country Squire, Custom, Fairlane and 11 more (1973-1974): Power trainNo. 73V181000 | Other or not stated | 74,884 |
| May 12, 1970 | Ford Fairlane, Ford, Mustang, Thunderbird (1970): Seat beltsNo. 70V047000 | Other or not stated | 86,300 |
| Sep 4, 1969 | Ford Fairlane, Mustang; Mercury Cougar, Montego (1970): Seat beltsNo. 69V116000 | Other or not stated | 3,692 |
| Mar 7, 1968 | Ford Fairlane, Falcon, Montego, Ranchero (1968): SteeringNo. 68V018000 | Other or not stated | 39,000 |
| Nov 15, 1967 | Ford Fairlane, Falcon, Thunderbird (1966-1967): SteeringNo. 67V111000 | Other or not stated | 298,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1974 Ford Fairlane recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1974 Ford Fairlane. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Fairlane have?
5 recalls cover the Ford Fairlane, for 501,876 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Fairlane?
Fuel system, gasoline: named in 1 of the 2 safety complaints about the Ford Fairlane, then tires (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.