FORD CLUB WAGON 1985: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | CLUB WAGON | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-07-16 | 1986-07-15 | 1986-07-22 |
Production Dates: 1985-03-01 - 1986-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70125
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT "CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM" MAY DETERIORATE, CAUSING METAL TO METAL CONTACT, AND MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS.
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: E350 ECONOLINE AND CLUB WAGONS.
