1999-2000 Ford Heavy Duty recall: tie rod assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 28, 2000. It covers about 17,700 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 17,700
reported: Nov 28, 2000
owners notified: Dec 27, 2000
related complaints: 1

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motor home chassis and heavy duty trucks. The affected vehicles have tie rod ends and/or drag link assembly ends that could have insufficient harness in the ball stud.
Risk: This could result in premature wear and, potentially, separation of the ball stud from its socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies. Owner notification began december 27, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 00V246111

Affected vehicles

Ford Heavy Duty 1999-2000 1999 2000

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

1999 Ford Heavy Duty 2000 Ford Heavy Duty

Questions about recall 00V246111

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Ford Heavy Duty tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 00V246111, reported on November 28, 2000, covers about 17,700 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V246111?

Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies. Owner notification began december 27, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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