Defect Description For Recall
Because Of A Machining Inconsistency, There Is A High Piston-To-Ball Contact Angle In The Steering Gear Worm Drive. This Contact Causes The Balls To Try To Rotate On Two Different Rolling Radii At Two Different Speeds, Causing The Ball To Damage The Contact Surfaces Of The Piston And Spindle During Static Or Low Speed Maneuvers Invoking Full Or Near Full Turns.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
B600
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
91V126000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Steering Ability Deteriorates And Eventually Steeringlockup Occurs During These Low Speed Maneuvers Resulting In Loss Of Steeringcontrol And An Increased Risk Of Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace Bendix C300N Steering Gears With New Gears.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19870701
End Of Manufacture
19871101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3000
Date Owners Notified
19910926
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19910716