Defect Description For Recall
On The Involved Vehicles, The Manual Steering Gears May Contain Steering Gear Recirculatory Balls That Could Fracture. This Fracturing Is A Result Of Improper Heat-Treatment During Manufacture And Can Eventually Cause Increased Steering Effort.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
COMET
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
77V218000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Ball Bearings Of The Steering Gear, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40000
Date Owners Notified
19780118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19771214