1999-2003 Ford Windstar recall: control arm
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 3, 2012. It covers about 23,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 23,000
- reported
- May 3, 2012
- owners notified
- Jun 18, 2012
- related complaints
- 1,513
Suspension: front: control arm
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of virginia. Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur.
- Risk
- A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. Either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 12V194000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,513 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 12V194000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2003 Ford Windstar control arm?
Yes. Recall 12V194000, reported on May 3, 2012, covers about 23,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V194000?
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2012. 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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