Ford recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.
What could happen
A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be provided free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Windstar 1998–2003
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V195000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 1, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,192
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 12S30
Notes
Ford's safety recall campaign number is 12s30.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: Power train 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.