Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #86V173000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V173000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 28,791 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate and cause metal to metal contact. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection could occur resulting in loss of steering control.
Corrective Action
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.