Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V165000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V165000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 2,250 affected units, FORD/STEERING GEAR, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini-vans. the rack and pinion steering gears may have damaged input shaft bearings.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the date code on the rack and pinion steering gear, and, if necessary, replace those rack and pinion assemblies that fall within the suspect date code range. the date codes for windstar model vehicles are 97jb09 or 97jc08; the date codes for mustang model vehicles are 97j09b or 97j08b.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V165000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1997-09-30T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/steering gear

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,250

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini-vans. the rack and pinion steering gears may have damaged input shaft bearings.

Consequence Summary: This condition can increase steering efforts, affecting steering control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the date code on the rack and pinion steering gear, and, if necessary, replace those rack and pinion assemblies that fall within the suspect date code range. the date codes for windstar model vehicles are 97jb09 or 97jc08; the date codes for mustang model vehicles are 97j09b or 97j08b.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V165000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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