Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 1998-2003 Windstar Vehicles Manufactured September 2, 1997, To July 3, 2003. The Affected Vehicles Were Previously Remedied To Safeguard Against The Rear Axle Cracking From Corrosion, However, The Remedy Brackets May Have Been Misinstalled. The Incorrect Bracket Installations May Limit The EffeCTIveness Of The Service Repair For Nhtsa Recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, And 12V-195.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
WINDSTAR
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
15V608000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Brackets Were Not Installed Properly, The Rear Axle May Fracture, AffeCTIng The Vehicle Handling And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Brackets To Verify Their Proper Installation. If A Bracket Is Found To Have Been Misinstalled, The Rear Axle Will Be Replaced. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Began On October 21, 2015. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 15S27.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19970902
End Of Manufacture
20030703
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
283413
Date Owners Notified
20151021
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20150929
Make Campaign Number
15S27