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1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall - Campaign #15V608000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #15V608000

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

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.

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Vehicle 1999 FORD WINDSTAR
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Manufactured between 9/2/1997 - 7/3/2003
Recalled on 9/29/2015
Influenced by Ford Motor Company
Owners Notified on 10/21/2015
# Affected 283,413
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
 
Description 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.
Consequences If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action 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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER

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1999 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 20, 2021 - 160000 STRUCTURE
Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount 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

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Comments

2/3/2011 - nicole
Brought my van in for this recall. It failed. I was going to be sent home in this supposedly "safe" vehicle. If it's "safe" why the recall? A cracked subframe is NOT safe!

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