Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 9716 | 01/02/1997 | 51361 | Some power steering hoses have been replaced with a revised design and should no longer be used for service. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 95191 | 09/01/1995 | 46461 | The power steering system may have a 'grunt' and/or 'groan' noise. this may be caused by hydraulic fluid movement within the power steering rack. | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE93058 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/15/1993 | 02/16/1994 | BROKEN TIE RODS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA94008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/16/1994 | 02/27/1995 | BROKEN TIE RODS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | 04/02/1990 | ||
| Steering system design resulting in lock up and alignment problems, the tires wear excessively due to steering system. | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 07/23/1992 | 1 | 04/08/1991 | |
| Alarm box replaced. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 05/23/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Positon of power steering lines is such that when they fail they can cause a fire to occur. *ak | |||
| 07/14/1999 | 4 | ||
| Power steering hose failed and burned the firewall of vehicle. nlm | |||
| 08/20/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| While driving, high pressure power steering hose leaked, causing a fire, vehicle was totaled, sold to junk yard. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1995 | |||
| The intake and outtake hoses were built close together medal rub against medal and cause leak in power steering. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Power steering fluid leaks, filled every day. | |||
| 05/11/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1991 | |
| Engine compartment fire, vehicle was driven and parked, power steering fluid very low. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 02/13/1995 | 2 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Power steering pump leaks and makes a high pitch sound when driving. took vehicle in for repair and dealer said needed to replace pump and three hoses that connect to the pump steering mechanism. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| Suspension the air suspension goes too far down, power steering and the rotor was replaced more than one time . tt | |||
| 04/04/1994 | |||
| When going to the right or making a right turn it is very difficult. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 05/07/1996 | |||
| Front tie rod broke while driving. explain in more detail. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Front tie rod ends on both front tires replaced due to being worn out and wobbling tires. | |||
| 03/19/1996 | 2 | ||
| Inner and end tie rods failed causing squeaking in the front end. | |||
| 11/30/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1991 | |
| Steering inner tie rod problems. | |||
| 10/15/1993 | |||
| Steering failure, the tie rod assembly failed, right hand inner tie rod broke, causing loss of steering while driving. *ak | |||
| 02/27/1996 | 1 | 04/08/1991 | |
| Tie rod end replaced. | |||
| 11/08/1996 | |||
| Going home from work and preparing to enter the expressway, made a turn and the inner tie rod broke, had to have vehicle towed. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front tie rods failed. *dh | |||
| 02/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Tie rods broke, causing loss of control. *skd | |||
| 12/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Left/right tie rod ends broke. *skd | |||
| 12/08/1994 | 1 | ||
| Tie rod broke, causing loss of steering control/rod moving back and forth severed gas line. *skd | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 02/27/1996 | 1 | 04/08/1991 | |
| Steering wheel off centered. | |||
| 08/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Steering wheel failed, causing loss of control. *sd | |||