NHTSA Recall 86V094000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V094000; Date: Jul. 15, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Ford Club Wagon; 1986 Ford Club Wagon; 1985 Ford E350; 1986 Ford E350; 1985 Ford Econoline; 1986 Ford Econoline
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 70,125
Recall Summary:
The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.
How to Fix:
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
Recall Notes:
System: steering. Vehicle description: e350 econoline and club wagons.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 16, 1986
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