Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V094000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-07-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V094000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Component
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
70,125
Reported to NHTSA
1986-07-15
Owners notified
1986-07-16

Defect description

THE RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT (CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM) MAY DETERIORATE, CAUSING METAL TO METAL CONTACT, AND MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: E350 ECONOLINE AND CLUB WAGONS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Club Wagon1986 1985
Ford E3501986 1985
Ford Econoline1986 1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.