Defect Description For Recall
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 1999-2003 Windstar Vehicles Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In The State Of Virginia. Corrosion-Related Fractures Of The Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Brackets And Body Mount Attachments May Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
WINDSTAR
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
12V194000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
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. Either Condition Could Result In Significant Loss Of 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. The Recall Began On June 18, 2012. 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
23000
Date Owners Notified
20120618
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20120503
Make Campaign Number
11S16