1998-2003 Ford Windstar recall: non-powered axle assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 26, 2010. It covers about 492,650 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 492,650
- reported
- Aug 26, 2010
- owners notified
- Oct 20, 2010
- related complaints
- 1,741
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997 through february 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which if undetected can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle.
- Risk
- A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- As parts become available, dealers will inspect and if necessary install the rear axle reinforcement brackets free of charge. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 10V385000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,741 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 10V385000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2003 Ford Windstar non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 10V385000, reported on August 26, 2010, covers about 492,650 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V385000?
As parts become available, dealers will inspect and if necessary install the rear axle reinforcement brackets free of charge. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may 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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