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NHTSA recall 12V194000

Suspension · Ford Motor Company

May 3, 2012report date
23,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur.

Why it matters: 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. Either condition could result in significant loss of steering control,…

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. The recall began on June 18, 2012.

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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 12V194000.

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