2003 Ford F-150 recall: shaft pitman
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 22, 2003. It covers about 300 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 300
- reported
- Sep 22, 2003
- owners notified
- Oct 1, 2003
- related complaints
- 15
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.
- Risk
- If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. If the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. If the warning is not heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner notification began on october 1, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 03V349000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 03V349000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Ford F-150 shaft pitman?
Yes. Recall 03V349000, reported on September 22, 2003, covers about 300 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V349000?
Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner notification began on october 1, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
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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