FORD CF8000 1988: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V077000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | CF8000 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-06-30 | 1988-05-10 | 1988-05-13 |
Production Dates: 1987-11-01 - 1988-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 460
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
AN INCORRECT MACHINED PISTON BALL RACE IN THE STEERING GEAR CREATED AN OUT OF TOLERANCE CONDITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE WEAR IN THE STEERING GEARLEADING TO INCREASED EFFORT AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING GEAR SEIZURE.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING GEAR.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.
