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 - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| 98241 | 12/07/1998 | 604053 | Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats ). *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 12510 | 03/01/1999 | 6091750 | Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering grunt / groan / noise while turning. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 99211 | 10/18/1999 | 6089657 | Exhibiting a grunting noise heard from the power steering system during slow speed turning, or while stationary when turning to the left or coming off the steering stops. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 98-3423 | 01/01/1998 | 607762 | Exhibiting a power steering noise. *tt | 10/07/1999 | |
| 996088 | 05/01/1999 | 606964 | Experiencing a grunt noise while turning. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 5812 | 03/01/1999 | 605223 | Concerns with power steering making a grunting / groaning noise while turning. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
| 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 | |
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 | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Steering stiffens while driving, reason unknown. vehicle was look at by a independent gas station. power steering fluid check okay. dealer/manufacturer were not informed at this time. can nhtsa help in this matter since vehicle only has low mileage of 39000. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle made loud grinding noise and steering didn't feel right. dealer contacted and replaced rack and pinion on october 19, 1998. however, problem reoccurred. replaced again on dec 15, 1998 due to a leak in the rack and pinion. provide further information. *ak | |||