FORD EXPLORER 2007: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V181000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-04-27 | 2007-04-25 | 2007-04-25 |
Production Dates: 2007-01-16 - 2007-03-20
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07S52
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 07S52.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
