1985–1986 Ford E350 Recall
Steering: Linkages: Drag: Link: Connection
Issued · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1985, 1986
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Vehicles affected
- 70,125
- Report received
Summary
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.
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.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.