Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall - Campaign #12V193000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #12V193000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 9/1/1997 - 7/3/2003
Recalled on 5/3/2012
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 6/19/2012
# Affected 27,000
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
 
Description 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.
Consequences A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10S13.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for CHILD SEAT

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Technical Service Bulletins Dec 20, 2021 - 020000 SUSPENSION
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action

Dec 20, 2021 - 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action

Dec 07, 2020 - 020000 SUSPENSION
For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture. If the rear axle should completely fracture,

Dec 07, 2020 - 160000 STRUCTURE
For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount could

Jun 22, 2016 - 022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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