FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-12-12.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V244000
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Component
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
560
Reported to NHTSA
1994-12-12
Owners notified
1995-02-10
Defect description
THE DRAG LINK INSTALLED CAN CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS. THIS DRAG LINK WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED ON "LOW PROFILE" VEHICLES.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT DRAG LINK ON THE VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; DRAG LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH LOW PROFILE OPTION, 6,000 LB. OR7,000 LB. RATED FRONT AXLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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.