NHTSA Recall 96V135000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V135000; Date: Jul. 18, 1996
Such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. Loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Crown Victoria; 1996 Ford Crown Victoria; 1995 Lincoln Town Car; 1996 Lincoln Town Car
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 72,000
Recall Summary:
The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. The "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; linkages; arm; pitman. Vehicle description: police interceptors, commercial fleet, taxi, limousines, or livery/trailer tow packages. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin August 19, 1996. Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 28, 1996
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