1986 FORD E-250 RECALL - #86V173000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : LINK : DRAG : CONNECTION
RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT (CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM) MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE METAL TO METAL CONTACT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 FORD E-250 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1985 - 5/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
5/20/1987 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/16/1986 |
| # Affected |
28,791 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT (CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM) MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE METAL TO METAL CONTACT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ECONOLINE AND CLUB WAGONS. |
| See also |
1986 FORD E-250 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
1986 FORD E-250 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSE
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