Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96I003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96I003000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 240,000 affected units, FORD/FRONT ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the front end accessory drive (fead) serpentine drive belt can detach from the engine pulleys during certain engine operations. the diesel engine can cause the belts to stretch in excess of the tensioner capacity and the belt detaches from the pulleys.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new tensioner, drive belt, belt guide and an improved idler pulley.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96I003000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1996-05-28T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/front accessory drive belt
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 240,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 96B82/96B83
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the front end accessory drive (fead) serpentine drive belt can detach from the engine pulleys during certain engine operations. the diesel engine can cause the belts to stretch in excess of the tensioner capacity and the belt detaches from the pulleys.
Consequence Summary: Belt failures can result in the loss of power steering assist and the loss of brake assist once the vacuum reservoir is depleted. also fead belt failure poses a risk of engine compartment fire in vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions if it results in the transmission oil cooler hose rupture.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new tensioner, drive belt, belt guide and an improved idler pulley.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-6wnc_b2cr-fc89
NHTSA ID: 96I003000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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