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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V135000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1994 to 04/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 72000 | 08/28/1996 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/18/1996 | 07/18/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. the ball joint at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. those pitman arms not replaced will have the ball joint fully greased. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; linkages; arm; pitman. vehicle description: police interceptors, commercial fleet, taxi, limousines, or livery/trailer tow packages. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 19, 1996. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| 98-4739 | 09/01/1998 | 607154 | Intermittent/false anti-theft activation. *ak | 11/03/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 05/07/2010 | 120000 | ||
| I have a 1995 lincoln town car. i was driving in downtown portland, in stop and go traffic. i was making a right hand turn when the right front of the car just fell to the ground. the lower ball joint had separated from the lower control arm. there are recalls for this, but it only covers limo, or commercially used vehicles. i had the car towed back to my home while i find out what can be done. nothing has been repaired yet. | |||
| While driving, if a bump is hit vehicle, it will veer to right for a second before returning to its normal position. dealar has been contacted. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 07/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Steering gear replaced. *sd | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| While driving vehicle at 15 mph coming from parking lo pitman arm broke. dealer said that pitman sector shaft come loose from shaft housing. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 01/02/1996 | 1 | 01/05/1995 | |
| Power steering reservoir leak. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1989 | 2 | ||
| Power steering locks up upon acceleration. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1995 lincoln town car ford recall customer states that he called ford and was told that it was not any recall and wants a response**cc the consumer stated he contacted the dealer in reference to a recall and the dealer stated there was not a recall for the vehicle. the consumer stated he retrieved the recall from the internet and when turning the wheel there is a noise possibly the pitman arm. *tr | |||
| 08/14/2006 | 180000 | 3 | 02/08/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the control arm fractured off of the ball joint while parking the vehicle. there was a nhtsa recall, # 98v322000, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint. the vehicle's steering was erratic at times. the steering wheel pulled to the left and to the right even after the front end was aligned. there was a nhtsa recall # 96v135000, regarding the steering: linkages. after putting only a half of tank of gasoline in the fuel tank; after tightening the cap, the smell of gas fumes was very strong outside and inside the vehicle. there was a nhtsa recall # 95v063000, regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. the vehicle was not included in any of the recalls due to the vin. | |||
| 02/17/2006 | 151628 | 1 | |
| The passenger side lower ball joint failed--the ball separated from the socket. there are recalls for similar vehicles nhtsa:98v322000 and nhtsa:96v135000 since this vehicle has the same ball joints it ought to included within these recalls--but it is not--why? or can it be included within these recalls? ford company denies any liability for the problem, as of this date. *jb | |||
| 05/18/2002 | |||
| Loose pitman arm is causing rattling noises, and steering problems. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Pitman arm ball joint failed causing vehicle to lose steering for the driver side front tire. *slc | |||
| 09/05/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| The dealer would not replace the pitman arm (recall item) in a timely manner. the unit was dangerous. the owner replaced the arm at his own expense. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/14/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| While driving at 15mph, the lower ball joints separated, causing front end to fall, resulting in loss of control. *ak consumer stated the tie rod end was replaced due to it containing play.*jb | |||
| While driving driver's side tie rod end disconnected, causing loss of control. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| The right front wheel separated from the front assembly. the vehicle is at the dealership but has not been checked at this time so the exact failure is uncertain. this failure appears to be similar to failures experienced by 1995 lincoln towncars which were identified in nhtsa: 96v135000 and nhtsa: 98v322000, however, fmc advised me that this vehicle was not subject to those recalls. it is probable that the investigation into faulty steering linkages of 95 lincoln towncars should be expanded. i have asked the dealership to provide me with all failed components. if nhtsa would like to have access to those components, i will make them available. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 4 | ||
| Steering wheel locked up while driving, causing driver to hit a fire hydrant. sometimes the steering wheel can be shaken to unlock it. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1995 | 1 | 01/05/1995 | |
| Steering noise. | |||