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2005 Ford F-450 SD and Ford F-550 SD recall: shaft pitman

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 6, 2005. It covers about 481 vehicles.

vehicles affected
481
reported
Apr 6, 2005
owners notified
Apr 6, 2005
related complaints
2

Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

What is wrong
On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation.
Risk
If the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 05V135000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.

2005 Ford F-450 SD2005 Ford F-550 SD

Questions about recall 05V135000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Ford F-450 SD and Ford F-550 SD shaft pitman?

Yes. Recall 05V135000, reported on April 6, 2005, covers about 481 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V135000?

Dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact 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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