1985–1986 Ford E250 Recall
Steering: Linkages: Drag: Link: Connection
Issued · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1985, 1986
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Vehicles affected
- 28,791
- Report received
Summary
RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT (CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM) MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE METAL TO METAL CONTACT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ECONOLINE AND CLUB WAGONS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.