FORD E-250 1986: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V173000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-250 | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-07-16 | 1986-12-30 | 1987-05-20 |
Production Dates: 1985-03-01 - 1986-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28791
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT "CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM" MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE METAL TO METAL CONTACT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS.
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ECONOLINE AND CLUB WAGONS.
