Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft.
What could happen
This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge. If repairs cannot be made to a vehicle, ford will offer to repurchase the vehicle. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 21, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Windstar 1999–2003
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V030000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 26, 2011
- Owners notified
- Feb 21, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 425,288
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
- Maker's own recall number
- 11S16
Notes
Ford's safety recall no. 11s16.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: Suspension Aug 26, 2010
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.