FORD F-150 2003: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V349000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-10-01 | 2003-09-22 | 2003-09-30 |
Production Dates: 2003-04-24 - 2003-04-25
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03S07
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR RETAINING NUT WAS NOT FULLY TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION.
IF THE PITMAN ARM TO GEARBOX ATTACHMENT NUT LOOSENS, A NOISE AND A LOOSE FEEL IN THE STEERING COULD OCCUR. IF THE CONDITION PROGRESSED AND SERVICE WAS NOT SOUGHT, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF COMPLETELY AND THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE GEAR CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING. IF THE WARNING IS NOT HEEDED AND STEERING IS LOST, A CRASH MAY RESULT.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
FORD RECALL NO. 03S07.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
