2000 Ford Windstar | 1998 Ford Windstar | 1999 Ford Windstar | 2003 Ford Windstar | 2002 Ford Windstar | 2001 Ford Windstar — Power train: axle assembly
Published May 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 3, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V193000, published May 3, 2012. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2000 Ford Windstar | 1998 Ford Windstar | 1999 Ford Windstar | 2003 Ford Windstar | 2002 Ford Windstar | 2001 Ford Windstar — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- WINDSTAR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2000 FORD WINDSTAR | 1998 FORD WINDSTAR | 1999 FORD WINDSTAR | 2003 FORD WINDSTAR | 2002 FORD WINDSTAR | 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2000 Ford Windstar | 1998 Ford Windstar | 1999 Ford Windstar | 2003 Ford Windstar | 2002 Ford Windstar | 2001 Ford Windstar — Power train: axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V193000 on May 3, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: WINDSTAR.