Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #11V030000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V030000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 425,288 affected units, CORROSION FRACTURES OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. 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.

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. If repairs cannot be made to a vehicle, ford will offer to repurchase the vehicle. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 21, 2011. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V030000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2011-01-26T00:00:00

Subject: Corrosion fractures of front lower control arm

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 425,288

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11S16

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. 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.

Consequence Summary: This could result in reduced 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. If repairs cannot be made to a vehicle, ford will offer to repurchase the vehicle. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 21, 2011. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V030000

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