NHTSARecalled Sep 29, 2015 · #15V608000
Axle Recall Remedy may been Performed Improperly
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, and 12V-195. If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Axle Recall Remedy may been Performed Improperly
- 1998-2003 Windstar
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Model numbers
- 2003 Windstar
- UPCs
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What you should do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27.