Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. If The Ball Joint Assembly In The Rear Knuckle, Where The Lower Control Arm Attaches, Is Displaced Longitudinally From Its Installed Position, It Can Cause Higher Stress Levels In The Knuckle Casting. If This Occurs, The Casting Could Fracture, Allowing The Corner Of The Vehicle To Drop, And The Lower Control Arm Could Contact The Inside Of The Rear Wheel.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
MUSTANG COBRA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V121000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
In Some Cases, DireCTIonal Control Of The Vehicle Could Be Reduced.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace Both Rear Suspension Knuckles. Owner Notification Began April 19, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19981102
End Of Manufacture
20000828
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8100
Date Owners Notified
20010419
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20010411
Make Campaign Number
01S15