Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #08V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V058000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 123,632 affected units, SIDE DOOR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V058000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2008-02-05T00:00:00

Subject: Side door interior door handles

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 123,632

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08S03

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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