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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
05:02 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
95V053000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FORD / EXPLORER
1995
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
MAR 09, 1995
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
95V053000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected:
49300
Summary:
THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CAUSING SHAKING OR SHIMMY AT LOW SPEEDS.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE SIDE WITH THE BROKEN TIE ROD TO TUCK INWARD OR OUTWARD AND SLIDE RESULTING IN AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER TIE RODS AND REPLACE THE SUSPECT TIE RODS.
Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; TIE ROD; INNER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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