Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00V359001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V359001 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 82,300 affected units, FORD/FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V359001

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2000-11-03T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/front lower ball joints

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 82,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 00S39

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

Consequence Summary: If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. if the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 00V359001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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