Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V077000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-05-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V077000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
460
Reported to NHTSA
1988-05-10
Owners notified
1988-06-30

Defect description

AN INCORRECT MACHINED PISTON BALL RACE IN THE STEERING GEAR CREATED AN OUT OF TOLERANCE CONDITION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE WEAR IN THE STEERING GEARLEADING TO INCREASED EFFORT AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING GEAR SEIZURE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE STEERING GEAR.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford CF60001988 1987
Ford CF70001988 1987
Ford CF80001988 1987

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.