2000 Ford 7000, Ford 8000 and others recall: connection
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 11, 2001. It covers about 4,101 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,101
- reported
- May 11, 2001
- owners notified
- Jun 12, 2001
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner notification began june 12, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.
Recall number 01V044011
Affected vehicles
- Ford 7000 2000 2000
- Ford 8000 2000 2000
- Ford F-650 2000 2000
- Ford F-750 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 01V044011
Is there a recall on the 2000 Ford 7000, Ford 8000 and others connection?
Yes. Recall 01V044011, reported on May 11, 2001, covers about 4,101 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V044011?
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner notification began june 12, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.
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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