Ford 8000 (2000) – 01V044011

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Trucks Equipped With Drag Link Assemblies Containing 24-Dl Model Ball Sockets And Manufactured By TRW. Certain Of The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below-Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness, Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Of The Socket.

Make Of Vehicle

FORD

Model Of Vehicle

8000

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

01V044011

Component Description

Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon

Effect Of Defect

If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The DefeCTIve Drag Links. Owner Notification Began June 12, 2001. 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 Or TRW Customer Service At 1-866-280-3287.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Start Of Manufacture

19990731

End Of Manufacture

19991231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

4101

Date Owners Notified

20010612

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date Report Received

20010511

Make Campaign Number

01S17

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard