NHTSA Recall 03V196000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V196000; Date: May. 27, 2003
This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ford Expedition; 1997 Ford F-150; 1997 Ford F-250
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 171,446
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. If the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke is not fully seated and bolt groove and spline is visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. Owner notification began on may 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s02. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2003
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