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 - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V144000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1986 to 10/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 4714 | 10/19/1986 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/28/1986 | 10/29/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering shaft assemblies contain lower shafts of insufficient length for proper attachment to the shaft insulator flange. consequence of defect: shaft could separate, resulting in total loss of steering control and a possible accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace steering shaft assembly, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering shaft assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9584961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50503 | Information for concerns of grunt or groan during wheel return from full right turn. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA94008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/16/1994 | 02/27/1995 | BROKEN TIE RODS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE93058 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/15/1993 | 02/16/1994 | BROKEN TIE RODS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Steering wheel would not turn fluid leaks from rack and pinion. also makes nois ein power steering. *ak | |||
| 02/08/1999 | |||
| While driving the vehicle heard a noise coming from underneath the vehicle and then the vehicle lost its steering. the vehicle had to be towed. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 07/11/1997 | 1 | 05/24/1997 | |
| Leaking power steering hose leaked fluid onto the hot exhaust manifold causing fire. the fire also ruined transmission. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 2 | |||
| Power steering pump failed on two occasions. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Power steering pump malfunctioned, resulting in loss of control. in addition, transmission slips and shifts violently /brakes squeal and vehicle pulls to the right/throttle sticks and cruise control reactivates suddenly when pressing the off button. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1989 | 1 | ||
| Defective tie rods caused excessive wear on tires. *dh | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced tie rods. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/02/2000 | 0 | ||
| Bolt that holds steering rack pulled thought the frame. vehicle was not steerable, and had to be towed to mechanic | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Steering wheel would not turn fluid leaks from rack and pinion. also makes nois ein power steering. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/26/1999 | |||
| Steering wheel will not turn when driving. steering wheel is stiff intermittently. dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. front end alignment done and problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||