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NHTSA recall 11V030000

Structure · Ford Motor Company

January 26, 2011report date
425,288units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V030000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.