Component Description
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20011114
End Date Of Manufacturing
20021203
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
47314
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20040715
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date
20040707
Record Creation Date
20040708
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES.
Consequence Summary
THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes
FORD RECALL NO. 04S16. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT ( 1-888-327-4236).
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Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
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