1998 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #97V165000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT SECTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI-VANS. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE DAMAGED INPUT SHAFT BEARINGS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 FORD WINDSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/10/1997 - 9/12/1997 |
| Recalled on |
9/30/1997 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/27/1997 |
| # Affected |
2,250 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI-VANS. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE DAMAGED INPUT SHAFT BEARINGS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE STEERING EFFORTS, AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THOSE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLIES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. THE DATE CODES FOR WINDSTAR MODEL VEHICLES ARE 97JB09 OR 97JC08; THE DATE CODES FOR MUSTANG MODEL VEHICLES ARE 97J09B OR 97J08B. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 1997.DEALERS WERE ADVISED TO STOP SALE OF THESE VEHICLES UNTIL INSPECTIONS COULD BE PERFORMED AND WERE TO DIRECTLY CONTACT OWNERS OF ANY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN DELIVERED. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for CHILD SEAT
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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