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 | |||
| 07/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Front end misaligned, causing excessive wear to front tires. | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Cranking noise in front end when backing up or turning right. | |||
| 09/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear wheel cannot be adjusted, causing misalignment/severe cupping of tires. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle vibrates while driving. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| Owner states that her rear springs were broken aslo struts were defective.owner further notes that their was a recall for this problem, but her vehicle was not involved in recall.owner is very concerned fro safety | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1993 | ||
| Struts replaced. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||
| 06/15/2002 | |||
| While driving consumer was not able to turn right, there was a loud noise from rear end. mechanic determined both rear coil springs were broken in the same place.*ak | |||