Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Replacement Steering Gears Installed On Model Year 2011-2012 Explorers As Service Parts In September 2013 And January 2014. The Affected Gears May Lock, Preventing The Driver From Being Able To Steer The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
Service STEERING GEAR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
14E001000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
The Inability To Steer The Vehicle Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Suspect Steering Gears With New Steering Gears, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 29, 2014. Customers May Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 13S14.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
300
Date Owners Notified
20140129
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20140106
Make Campaign Number
13S14