NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V195000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Published May 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 3, 2012
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- WINDSTAR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2002 FORD WINDSTAR | 2000 FORD WINDSTAR | 1998 FORD WINDSTAR | 2003 FORD WINDSTAR | 1999 FORD WINDSTAR | 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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