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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:22 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 95V134000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / MUSTANG     1995 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 14, 1995 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95V134000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1300 Summary: THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH INCORRECT TAPER BALL STUDS. THE INCORRECT TAPERED BALL STUDS CAN FRACTURE WITHIN 50,000 MILES. Consequence: A FRACTURED BALL STUD CAN RESULT IN A NOTICEABLE SHAKE OR SHIMMY AND COULD CAUSE THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO TUCK INWARD OR OUTWARD, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY TAPERED BALL STUDS. Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; TIE ROD; END. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.