Defect Description For Recall
Two-Inch Spacers Specified For Installation Between The Front Axles And Each Front Spring Assembly Were Omitted During Manufacture. Under Certain Turning And Bouncing Conditions, A Front Tire Could Contact Adjacent Vehicle Components, Resulting In A Possible Separation Of The Drag Link To Steering Arm Balljoint Or Loss Of Tire Pressure.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F8000
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
84V046000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Front Axle Spacers Will Be Installed Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19821001
End Of Manufacture
19830501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
305
Date Owners Notified
19840507
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19840410