NHTSA Recall 96V252000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V252000; Date: Dec. 18, 1996
If both brackets separate, the rear axle can move laterally until the tires contact either the frame or the wheelhouse resulting in either tire damage or a significant reduction in vehicle handling performance.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ford Expedition
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 25,000
Recall Summary:
The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. The suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. Axles without date codes on the tubes will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 20, 1997. 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: Feb 26, 1997
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