Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V053000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1994 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 49300 | 03/06/1995 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/15/1995 | 03/23/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause the wheel on the side with the broken tie rod to tuck inward or outward and slide resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; linkages; tie rod; inner.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 16040 | 07/01/2002 | 636235 | Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt | 11/06/2002 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| BC2714950503 | 05/01/1995 | 40090 | Precautionary instructions when performing recall 95s08. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 13440 | 11/01/1999 | 610879 | Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot type maneuvers). *tt | 05/16/2000 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||||
| BC4219950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39865 | Vehicles built from job 1 to 1/20/95 must have the tie rods replaced. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2781950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39833 | Vehicles built from job 1 to 1/20/95 must have the tie rods replaced. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SFA/94L05 | 03/01/1995 | 3057700 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95721 | 04/01/1995 | 41022 | Instructions for completion of recall 95s08. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| BC2701950503 | 05/01/1995 | 40088 | Light clicking sensation or looseness as the steering wheel is turned. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 182000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer sport. the contact was driving approximately 60 to 65 mph when the steering wheel became extremely stiff and the vehicle suddenly spun out of control for sixty yards. the vehicle stopped spinning after it rolled onto its side. the police were called and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where an insurance agent declared it as destroyed. the vehicle was never inspected by a dealer nor was the manufacturer contacted in regards to the failure. the failure and current mileage was 182,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 182000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer sport. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 to 65 mph when his vehicle suddenly spun out of control 60 yards down the highway. the vehicle stopped spinning after it rolled onto it side. the police were called and a report was available. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic where a insurance agent declared it destroyed. the vehicle was never inspected by a dealer nor were they contacted. the failure and current mileages were 182,000. tb | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 147249 | 1 | |
| Went over railroad tracks and suddenly the front end began to jump and skid on the front passenger side. when the car got pulled over to the side of the road and we looked at it, the tire was completely turned sideways. we had it towed home. i checked under the front end in the morning and found a part of the tie rod completely broken. *tr | |||
| 10/25/1995 | 7 | 05/01/1995 | |
| At 5,000 miles a popping sound is coming from steering column. dealer was notified, and replaced steering column on two separate occasions. but, problem is still reoccurring. *ak clip for upper bearing was out, dealer replaced and also retorqued bolts for lower shaft bearings, upper and lower steering shafts were replaced, lower was replaced twice , consumer states there is still problems with the steering. popping noise in right front seat. radio inoperable, dealer replaced, radio failed again, dealer replaced and repositioned wiring. console assembly replaced. *slc | |||
| 12/26/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving at 55 mph in left lane,and there was a rattling noise. consumer was forced into guardrail. had no steering. took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was sway bar. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 2 | 06/07/1995 | |
| 2 failures left and right side, link broke and fell off causing poor steering control. | |||
| 09/23/1996 | 3 | 07/13/1995 | |
| Steering problems. | |||
| 12/26/1995 | |||
| The steering went out causing an accident. please describe. tt | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 09/27/2005 | 20 | ||
| 1). gas pedal sticks. 2). puffs of smoke come from steering column in the area of the emergency light button. 3). cruise control shuts off. *nm | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| There is power steering fluid leak coming from rack and pinion on rightside. dealer determined cause of leak, and replaced steering gear assembly. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| The vehicles power steering fluid leaked and caused loss of power steering. *nlm | |||
| 08/17/2001 | |||
| While traveling in wet conditions at 45mph consumer lost control, vehicle went into a skid, resulting in minor injuries to occupants. vehicle was totaled. please provide further informtation. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/11/1997 | ||
| Power steering unit is leaking. consumer must have complete steering rack union replaced instead of just steering unit which is more expensive. *ak | |||
| 02/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Steering failure. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power steering gasket failed. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| No summary | |||
| 12/21/1999 | |||
| While driving at 30mph into a curve and heard a clunk sound. continued to drive vehicle to work and parked it. drove vehicle home from work couple of hours later and parked it. while driving at a higher speed, vehicle swayed from side to side at around 40-45mph. slowed down to 30mph to keep vehicle under control. took vehicle to mechanic, and they determined it to be a broke tie rod. *ak | |||
| 12/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Tie rods failed. | |||
| 03/18/1995 | |||
| The tie rod broke, causing loss of vehicle control. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | |||
| 12/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Drag link failure. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/04/2007 | 136500 | 60 | 10/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle made extremely loud noises and became difficult to maneuver. the dealer stated that the tie rod assembly, odometer, and stabilizer bar all failed. the current mileage was 138,000 and failure mileage was 136,500. updated 10/23/07 *tr | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 110000 | 1 | 08/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a clunking noise coming from the front end. the steering wheel shimmied at low speeds. there was a nhtsa recall, # 95v053000, regarding the steering: linkages: tie rod assembly. the dealership was not contacted. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 160000 | 2 | 03/10/2003 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall 95v053000 concerning tie rod assembly, and recall 95v052000 concerning service brakes; hoses, lines, piping and fittings. this vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recalls, but was not included in the recalls due to vin. no repairs have been made at this time. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| While turning right or left at low speeds vehicle shook. consumer drove the vehicle to a body shop for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tie rods needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 55714 | 2 | |
| The lower ball joints and the front outer tie rod end had to be replaced.mr. consumer stated the lower ball joints were loose and had to be replaced for a second time.*jb | |||
| 09/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. nlmthe abs sensor went bad causing the front disc brake to wear quickly. there was a recall issued regarding the front sway bar links. consuemr was charged for labor and parts. also the front lower ball joints were replaced as well as the outer tie rods. *jg | |||
| 1 | 02/16/1995 | ||
| Fractured inner tie rod on driver's side caused loss of control of vehicle and crash into ditch. *mjs | |||
| 1 | 02/16/1995 | ||
| The vehicle went out of control and crashed due to inner tie rod fracture. yh | |||
| 1 | 02/16/1995 | ||
| Prior to recall vehicle suddenly spun backwards and crashed due to inner tie rod braking (95v-053). yh | |||
| 02/18/2000 | |||
| While driving at about 35 miles on interstate suddenly could not control the car, it spinned around to the right backwards, went off the road and into a ditch backwards. *ak | |||
| 12/08/1999 | |||
| While driving at highway speeds front passenger's tire separated from the vehicle because inner tie rods broke, resulting in minor injuries. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 03/24/1999 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Front passenger's side tie rod sheared; off, causing loss of steering control, and resulting in a major accident. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1996 | 2 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Tie rod separated from tie rod end. | |||
| 05/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Tie rod recall repairs refused by dealer due to part unavailability. *skd | |||
| Recall 95v053 mfg., 95s08 tie rod. components replaced but problem is still failing. miller ford in nj., still has truck and not fixed. *ak | |||
| 05/06/1995 | |||
| Parts are unavailable to replace the inner tie rods on vehicle. tt | |||
| 03/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Tie rods failed prior to recall. | |||
| 04/18/1995 | |||
| Having a problem getting parts from the dealer for tie rod recall. tt | |||
| 04/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Inner tie rods failed, causing vehicle to pull to one side after recall repairs (95v-013). *ak | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced inner tie rod. *ak | |||
| Tie rod end has no nut to hold rod in secure position. tt | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| There is power steering fluid leak coming from rack and pinion on rightside. dealer determined cause of leak, and replaced steering gear assembly. *ak | |||
| Rack and pinion started to leak oil at approximately 70000, causing a potential safety hazard. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Original replacement of rack and pinion assembly in june 1997 by dealer, repeat problem in november 1998, failure of replacement part. fluid leaking from front passenger-side assembly, with attendant deterioration in steering ability as fluid level falls. | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 06/22/1997 | |
| Defective steering rack, causingfluid leaks. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/15/2001 | |||
| Steering wheel would intermittently lock up during operation of vehicle traveling at any speed. steering wheel will lock up while traveling five mph, and turning into a driveway or while traveling on the interstate at high speeds. dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that a boot around a joint in the steering column had deteriorated from exposure to sand. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 10/25/1995 | 7 | 05/01/1995 | |
| At 5,000 miles a popping sound is coming from steering column. dealer was notified, and replaced steering column on two separate occasions. but, problem is still reoccurring. *ak clip for upper bearing was out, dealer replaced and also retorqued bolts for lower shaft bearings, upper and lower steering shafts were replaced, lower was replaced twice , consumer states there is still problems with the steering. popping noise in right front seat. radio inoperable, dealer replaced, radio failed again, dealer replaced and repositioned wiring. console assembly replaced. *slc | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 60 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Last year my car would shut down. go from regular rpm to zero and die. this would lock my steering column. i observed that this happened when the outdoor temperature exceeded about 90 degrees f and the car was exposed to sun (more likely to shut down that if i was coming out of a covered garage where the temp was lower, until exposed to the higher outside temp read. the steering column would lock as the ignition shut off whether i was idling in a drive thru lane or existing a freeway ramp where i would expect to go from 55 to 35 to zero at the stop, i would go to zero and bypass 34-1 mph. just complete system shut down and column lock. i took the care in and they said it was the fuel injectors and paid $500 for who knows what because the problem persisted. it's hot. the problem persists. it's dangerous. am i placing my family at risk? i already had the aerostar catch fire in the steering column while i was at full freeway speed . i am afraid that a similar defect is at work here. the aero was a manual so i could always rev to keep the rpm up, the explore is auto trans and goes from drive to lock. please help me. *ak | |||
| 11/29/1998 | 0 | ||
| While driving at a low speed vehicle shimmies and shakes. it is noticed more at low speeds. also, when it's windy outside consumer doesn't have a lot of control of the steering wheel. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving, pulling into a intersection, the steering locked and would not turn at all due to a broken steering coupler. the steering coupler was replaced on 9/24/97 by dealership. *ak | |||
| 03/23/1997 | |||
| While driving 15 mph the steering wheel seperated from the steering column, causing loss of control. dealer states that mounting bolt is missing. please give further details. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1996 | 3 | ||
| Steering column failed. *sd | |||
| 04/19/1995 | |||
| Consumer lease car only had 600 miles the right rear shock came loose and make noise the steering shaft there is loose a lot of play. tt | |||