1968 Ford Falcon recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1968 FALCON.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 68V018000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: 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.)
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1968 Ford Falcon owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
08/22/2014 · Fuel system · crash · fire
A REAR-END COLLISION CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO BE PUNCTURED AND RESULTED IN A DEADLY FIRE WHEN THE FUEL SPILLED FROM THE TRUNK AREA PAST THE REAR SEAT AND INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR