Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V012000

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-02-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V012000

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

Component
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
29,600
Reported to NHTSA
1987-02-09
Owners notified
1987-03-18

Defect description

STEERING CENTERLINKS MAY BREAK AT A BEND LOCATION.

Safety risk

STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE DIMINISHED, WITH REDUCEDCONTROL OF LEFT WHEEL ONLY AND CONSIDERABLE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE STEERING CENTERLINK.

Notes

SYSTEM: STERING CENTERLINKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Crown Victoria1987
Lincoln Town CAR1987
MERCURY Grand Marquis1987

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.