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 - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 996777 | 08/01/1999 | 608466 | Exhibiting a power steering fluid leak from the steering gear boot(s). *tt | 12/02/1999 | |
| 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 - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||||
| 13049 | 08/01/1999 | 6091841 | Exhibiting a power steering fluid leak from the steering gear boot(s). *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| BC9682961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50541 | Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE99045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/06/1999 | 10/29/1999 | STEERING KNUCKLE SEPARATIONS | ||
| The steering knuckle ( at the upper ball joint) and axle separate.the pinch bolt is found to be missing. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/26/1999 | 1 | 11/16/1996 | |
| Steering wheel clock spring failed causing the horn to activate while turning the steering wheel. nlm | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| If driving through a puddle right front wheel splashes water onto serpetine belt, resulting in temporary loss of power steering control/ alternator charge, and air conditioning. vehicle has been checked by dealer, who advised consumer that since there was no recall it was not their problem.*ak | |||
| Truck was hit on the side in the rear and rolled over 2 times. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 08/14/1998 | 04/30/1998 | ||
| Outer right connecting tie rod threads stripped from inner connecting tie rod, causing seperation, that resulted in instantaneous loss of steering control. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/04/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Dealer inspected clunking noise in turns and over bumps during mild/moderate acceleration. diagnosis: lower steering column was worn and causing noise. dealer confirmed that failure of this part would result in loss of control of vehicle. dealer was unable to answer why this part could possible wear out after 40,000 miles of normal driving. | |||