FORD F800 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V244000

Make Model Year
FORD F800 1995
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1995-02-10 1994-12-12 1995-01-03

Production Dates: 1994-03-01 - 1994-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 560

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE DRAG LINK INSTALLED CAN CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS. THIS DRAG LINK WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED ON "LOW PROFILE" VEHICLES.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT DRAG LINK ON THE VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; DRAG LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH LOW PROFILE OPTION, 6,000 LB. OR7,000 LB. RATED FRONT AXLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.