Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V094000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V094000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 281,000 affected units, FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of new york, michigan, ohio, illinois, wisconsin, pennsylvania, massachusetts, indiana, new jersey, maine, connecticut, new hampshire, rhode island, vermont, minnesota, iowa, missouri, kentucky, maryland, delaware, and west virginia. the front coil springs can fracture as a result of corrosion in combination with small cracks in the springs.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a spring catcher bracket which will prevent a fractured spring from contacting a tire.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V094000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-05-06T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/front coil springs

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 281,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 98S15

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of new york, michigan, ohio, illinois, wisconsin, pennsylvania, massachusetts, indiana, new jersey, maine, connecticut, new hampshire, rhode island, vermont, minnesota, iowa, missouri, kentucky, maryland, delaware, and west virginia. the front coil springs can fracture as a result of corrosion in combination with small cracks in the springs.

Consequence Summary: The front tire could deflate due to a broken front coil spring contacting the tire, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a spring catcher bracket which will prevent a fractured spring from contacting a tire.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V094000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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