Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V322000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V322000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 175,000 affected units, FORD/LOWER CONTROL ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. the one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. this could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V322000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1998-12-16T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/lower control arm
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 175,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 98S37
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. the one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. this could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-k6bz~6egm~w8kg
NHTSA ID: 98V322000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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