3
recalls
The Ford Montego has 3 recalls covering 463,169 vehicles as reported; model year 1972 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1972: 2
Units affected
463K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Montego by component
- Power train1 · 407K units
- Seat belts1 · 17K units
- Steering1 · 39K units
Ford Montego recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1972 | Ford Montego, Torino (1972): Seat beltsNo. 72V189000 | Other or not stated | 16,925 |
| Apr 26, 1972 | Ford Montego, Ranchero, Torino (1972): Power trainNo. 72V095000 | Other or not stated | 407,244 |
| Mar 7, 1968 | Ford Fairlane, Falcon, Montego, Ranchero (1968): SteeringNo. 68V018000 | Other or not stated | 39,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1972 Ford Montego recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1972 Ford Montego. 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 Montego have?
3 recalls cover the Ford Montego, for 463,169 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (1 recalls).
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.