NHTSA recall 97V165000
Steering · Ford Motor Company
September 30, 1997report date
2,250units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The rack and pinion steering gears may have damaged input shaft bearings.
Why it matters: This condition can increase steering efforts, affecting steering control.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on the rack and pinion steering gear, and, if necessary, replace those rack and pinion assemblies that fall within the suspect date code range. The date codes for windstar model vehicles are 97jb09 or 97jc08; the date codes for mustang model vehicles are 97j09b or…
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All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Windstar.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V165000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.