Defect Description For Recall
The Steering Gears Have An Improperly Machined Snap Ring Groove. This Can Cause A Fracture Of The Snap Ring With Subsequent Damage To The Recirculating Ball Guide Tube. Also, The O-Ring Seal In Vehicles Built After February 1988 Does Not Meet Specifications And Is Inadequate, Causing Interior Leakage Around The O-Ring / Glide Ring Seal In The Steering Gear.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
B700
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
94V118000
Component Description
Steering:Rack And Pinion
Effect Of Defect
The Fracture Of The Snap Ring Results In Increasing Deterioration Of The Ability To Turn The Vehicle To The Right. The Driver Would Experience Increased Steering Efforts Or A “Crunchy” Feeling At The Steering Wheel. The Inadequate O-Ring Seal Causes Momentary ReduCTIons In Power Steering Assist At Low Speed And Certain Left Turn Maneuvers. Both Conditions Result In Decreased Steering Ability.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Rebuild The Steering Gear. If A Broken Snap Ring Is Found During Rebuilding, The Steering Gear Will Be Replaced With A Remanufactured Unit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19871101
End Of Manufacture
19920901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12700
Date Owners Notified
19940909
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19940627