Ford recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997 through february 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which if undetected can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle.
What could happen
A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
As parts become available, dealers will inspect and if necessary install the rear axle reinforcement brackets free of charge. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Windstar 1998–2003
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V385000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 26, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 20, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 492,650
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Sep 1, 2007 to Jul 3, 2003
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 10S13
Notes
Ford's recall no. Is 10s13.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Suspension Sep 29, 2015
- Ford recall: Suspension May 3, 2012
- Ford recall: Suspension May 3, 2012
- Ford recall: Power train May 3, 2012
- Ford recall: Structure Jan 26, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.