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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 94E019000 | DANA CORPORATION | from 12/01/1992 to 05/01/1994 | E (Equipment) | 919 | 05/31/1994 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/02/1994 | 06/23/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The offset toe adjusting pin can fracture under conditions such as torsional loads, flexing motion, impact loads, and overtorquing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in loss of vehicle steering control andan accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dana will pay for replacement and labor costs of the adjustment pin without charge to the installing facility and the vehicle owner. these pins should be replaced by a ford original equipment pin assembly. owner or installer inquiries concerning this recall campaign should contact dana service center at 1-800-248-9606. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; independent front.equipment description: offset rear toe adjusting pin.note: if you have any problems with the pin replacement reimbursement program,please contact dana service center at 1-800-248-9606. also, contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 14993 | 06/01/2001 | 622804 | Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting operational concern. *tt | 10/23/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle will leak 2 quarts of oil a week, there is also a strong gas smell inside of vehicle. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer states when driving over bumps, the muffler bangs against the floor, when stepping on the gas to get some speed, black smoke comes out of exhaust pipe, when filling fuel tank, fuel pours out. valve cover is leaking oil. dash lights did not work. struts for the tailgate do not hold the tailgate. third brake light is inoperative, also dimmer switch was replaced. while driving, vehicle pulls to the right, rpm gauge does not work. consumer wants manufacturer to take vehicle back. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 10/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Problems performing a four wheel alignment due to left suspension arm not being adjustable. *sd | |||