FORD CLUB WAGON 1986: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V094000

Make Model Year
FORD CLUB WAGON 1986
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

Summary

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.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: E350 ECONOLINE AND CLUB WAGONS.