Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall - Campaign #12V195000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #12V195000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 5/3/2012
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 6/1/2012
# Affected 9,192
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
 
Description 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.
Consequences A FRACTURED AXLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes FORD'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12S30.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 POWER TRAIN, 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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