Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #15V608000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V608000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured september 2, 1997, to july 3, 2003 Includes 283,413 affected units, Axle Recall Remedy may been Performed Improperly, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured september 2, 1997, to july 3, 2003
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured september 2, 1997, to july 3, 2003. the affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. the incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for nhtsa recalls 10v-385, 12v-193, and 12v-195.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. if a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the began on october 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s27.