1999 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #12V194000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. CORROSION-RELATED FRACTURES OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS MAY OCCUR.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 FORD WINDSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/3/2012 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
6/18/2012 |
| # Affected |
23,000 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
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| Description |
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. CORROSION-RELATED FRACTURES OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS MAY OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY RESULT IN A LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION. A SEPARATION OF BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BODY MOUNTS MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes |
FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S16.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Comments
2/3/2011 - nicole
Brought my van in for this recall. It failed. I was going to be sent home in this supposedly "safe" vehicle. If it's "safe" why the recall? A cracked subframe is NOT safe!