Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V035000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,096 affected units, FORD/REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some manual transmission trucks equipped with the fx4 package, the rear axle differential case could fracture under a high torque event such as when customers accelerate rapidly from a stop or when a spinning tire suddenly gains traction.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rear axle assembly. owner notification began march 29, 2002. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V035000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2002-02-04T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/rear axle differential case
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 1,096

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On some manual transmission trucks equipped with the fx4 package, the rear axle differential case could fracture under a high torque event such as when customers accelerate rapidly from a stop or when a spinning tire suddenly gains traction.
Consequence Summary: Differential fractures could potentially result in wheel lock-up.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the rear axle assembly. owner notification began march 29, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7e9j-uzpq_5ukr
NHTSA ID: 02V035000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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