Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Wheel Hub Bearing Assemblies, Part Number Hb5Z-1104-C, Incorrectly Listed As Being For Installation On The Rear Axles Of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 Vehicles. These Bearings Assemblies Were Manufactured Without A Self Retention Feature, Possibly Resulting In The Separation Of The Wheel Or Wheel End.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD COMPONENT SALES
Model Of Vehicle
WHEEL HUB BEARING
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E048000
Component Description
Wheels:Hub
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of The Wheel Or Wheel End Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify The Distributors Of The Hubs Specifying That They Are To Only Be Used On Drive Axles. It Is Believed That None Of The Hubs Were Purchased From Ford Dealers For The Incorrect Application. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20161219
End Of Manufacture
20170217
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
630
Date Owners Notified
20170731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20170828