The issue
On certain vehicles, the steering idler arm bushing could develop a stiffening condition which could result in the idler arm bracket separating from the vehicle frame. This condition would cause hard or stiff steering, steering noise or poor steering return.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford CUSTOM 500 | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 |
| Ford GALAXIE 500 | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 |
| Ford LTD | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 |
| Mercury Marquis | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 |
| Mercury Monterey | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 |