Defect Description For Recall
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 1999-2003 Windstar Vehicles Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In The States Of ConneCTIcut, Delaware, The District Of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, And Wisconsin. A Separation Of A Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Bracket May Result In A Lower Control Arm Separation. A Separation Of Both Front Subframe Rear Body Mounts May Result In Separation Of The Steering Intermediate Shaft.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
WINDSTAR
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
11V030000
Component Description
Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Reduced Steering Control Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect Both Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Brackets, And Both Body Mount Attachments At The Rear Of The Front Subframe, And Make The Necessary Repairs Free Of Charge. If Repairs Cannot Be Made To A Vehicle, Ford Will Offer To Repurchase The Vehicle. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or Before February 21, 2011. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
425288
Date Owners Notified
20110221
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20110126
Make Campaign Number
11S16