Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, and currently registered or originally sold in virginia. Over time, corrosion can weaken the rear axle making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which, if undetected, can increase 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
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install rear axle reinforcement brackets, or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Windstar 1998–2003
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V193000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 27,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 1997 to Jul 3, 2003
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 10S13
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 10s13.customers may 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: Structure Jan 26, 2011
- 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.