FORD MUSTANG 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V134000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | MUSTANG | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-08-18 | 1995-07-17 | 1995-07-21 |
Production Dates: 1995-02-01 - 1995-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH INCORRECT TAPER BALL STUDS. THE INCORRECT TAPERED BALL STUDS CAN FRACTURE WITHIN 50,000 MILES.
A FRACTURED BALL STUD CAN RESULT IN A NOTICEABLE SHAKE OR SHIMMY AND COULD CAUSE THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO TUCK INWARD OR OUTWARD, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY TAPERED BALL STUDS.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; TIE ROD; END.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
