Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Upper And Lower Control Arms May Have Casting ImperfeCTIons At The End Of Each Arm That May Result In The Arm Fracturing.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
GT
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
04V604000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain CircuMSTances The Fracture May Affect Vehicle Handling Characteristics, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front And Rear Upper And Lower Control Arms And Fasteners. Beginning December 15, 2004, Ford Contacted Customers By Telephone To Advise Them Of This Condition And Request That They Not Operate Their Vehicles Until This Service Action Has Been Performed. The Recall Owner Notification Mailing Began On January 14, 2005. Owners Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20040220
End Of Manufacture
20041209
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
283
Date Owners Notified
20050114
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20041222
Make Campaign Number
04S26