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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E089000 | EIBACH SPRINGS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 400 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/27/2006 | 10/27/2006 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket eibach branded front struts only, part no. 35101.8001, and eibach branded front struts as suspension kits, part nos. 35101.840, 35101.680, 35101.780, 35100.680, 35100.780, 4.10135.680, and 4.10035.780, sold for use on 2005 through 2007 ford mustang vehicles. the front anti roll bar attachment bracket on the front strut can separate from the strut housing due to inconsistent welding. this could result in a clunking noise and or poor handling in extreme or emergency maneuvers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the broken bracket contacts the tire, sidewall damage can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Eibach will notify owners and offer to provide new struts free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on december 1, 2006. owners may contact eibach at 951-256-8300. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket eibach branded front struts and suspension kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on ford mustang gt vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| 01011901 | 10020921 | Rear shock service program. *kb | 01/30/2007 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 16500 | 1 | |
| On my 2007 mustang gt. the lower ball joint on left side would not pass pa state inspection @ 16,700 miles and right side went bad and would not pass inspection at @ 29,800 miles. the inspections were done at a ford dealer. each time the cost is over $500.00. ford did split the cost after i complained about the first issue. i have checked a few mustang sites and have found out others have had the same issues with cars 2005-06-07 and 08 mustangs. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 16500 | ||
| On my 2007 mustang gt. the lower ball joint on left side would not pass pa state inspection @ 16,700 miles and right side went bad and would not pass inspection at @ 29,800 miles. the inspections were done at a ford dealer. each time the cost is over $500.00. ford did split the cost after i complained about the first issue. i have checked a few mustang sites and have found out others have had the same issues with cars 2005-06-07 and 08 mustangs. | |||
| 11/04/2011 | 64500 | ||
| Ball joints and control arms are failing due to faulty cheap parts these parts should be recalled before someone gets hurt look at some mustang forums it's very widespread failing as early as 7800 miles on models made from 2005 to 2009 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/16/2011 | 31547 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. the contact took the vehicle in for inspection where she was informed that a cross member and lower ball joint would need to be replaced. the contact was informed that the problem was widespread. the vehicle was repaired and the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the current mileage was 31,550 and the failure mileage was 31,547. | |||
| 04/16/2011 | 31547 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. the contact took the vehicle in for inspection where she was informed that a crossmember and lower ball joint needed to be replaced. the contact was informed that the problem was widespread. the vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the current mileage was 31,550. the failure mileage was 31,547-bk | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 19500 | 1 | |
| Car is a 2007 ford mustang gt convertible with 19,500 miles. i have noticed that recently the car no longer tracks properly, and tends to pull to the left or right with unevenness in the pavement. when brought in to dealer for regular service, was informed that both front lower ball joints are loose. i have researched around the web and have found that this appears to be a fairly common problem with these cars. car is just out of warranty despite its low mileage. *tr | |||
| 01/27/2009 | 18000 | 1 | |
| At 18,000 miles the tires on my ford mustang shelby are showing the cord. they said the alignment is ok. they want me to buy new tires to solve the problem. *tr | |||
| 06/11/2007 | 270 | 1 | 05/18/2007 |
| I had filed a complaint a few weeks ago ( odi# 10192797) about the power steering pump failure on my 2007 mustang gt which had 270 miles on it. the dealership replaced the pump under the warranty and i had mentioned a problem with the front end also. i returned the car to the dealership and to my dismay, was told that they had to replace my front struts, they explained that this was the cause of my alignment issue. they further explained to me that they think that while my car was being transported via train, that they tied the car down too tightly causing stress on the struts and casters causing the alignment and steering wheel issues. the work has been completed and covered under warranty and although the alignment issue has been solved and the steering wheel back in its normal position i have noticed a thumping noise from the right front when going over bumps, almost like a bad strut mount or something. in all fairness to the dealership who is fixing my car, they have been excellent with me and this has all been covered under warranty . my car now has 1,700 miles on it and am worried i may have to swap it out for another which i really do not want to do at this point, it took a lot of research to mix and match all the colors and the options that my car has. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 5500 | 1 | 08/26/2006 |
| Attempted to turn with the curve of the road, car did not respond, kept going straight despite turning the steering wheel. crashed into oncoming vehicle. turned out there was suspension damage to my car. went online to check if there was a recall for my auto (2007 ford mustang), turns out there is. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 7000 | 10/20/2006 | |
| Noise from the front end, a loud noise and the car dropped on the right side, the control arm broke at the weld. i had the car fixed the dealer got the car after and changed a few more parts that went bad. ford refuses to pay for the body damage done by the defective part. i still have the control arm in my office for viewing. | |||
| 05/22/2007 | 6500 | 1 | 10/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise. the front passenger side of the vehicle dropped. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the control arm was bent and the inner wheel well and fender were damaged. the mechanic stated that improper welding of the control arm to the bushing caused the failure. the current mileage is 6,700 and failure mileage was 6,500. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 06/11/2007 | 7000 | 1 | 10/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel tightened and moved to the right. consequently, the front end of the vehicle fell to the ground. the contact stated that the lower control arm failed. the vehicle has been repaired. the current mileage was 9,000 and failure mileage was 7,000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 24000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. the contacted stated that after getting out of his vehicle he smelled something and noticed that the right rear axle was a bright red color. he immediately drove the vehicle to a dealer who informed the contact that calipers had pressed against the rotors which had fractured. the vehicle was repaired for the right rear rotors. after driving the vehicle 35 days later the failure occurred again. he then took the vehicle back in for another diagnosis and they are unable to diagnose. the vehicle was not repaired again. the failure mileage was approximately 24,000. tb | |||