1990-1993 Ford B600 and Ford B700 recall: rack and pinion
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 27, 1994. It covers about 12,700 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,700
- reported
- Jun 27, 1994
- owners notified
- Sep 9, 1994
- related complaints
- 2
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- The steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. This can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. Also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after february 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal in the steering gear.
- Risk
- The fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. The driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. The inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. Both conditions result in decreased steering ability.
- Remedy
- Dealers will rebuild the steering gear. If a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.
Recall number 94V118000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 94V118000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1993 Ford B600 and Ford B700 rack and pinion?
Yes. Recall 94V118000, reported on June 27, 1994, covers about 12,700 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V118000?
Dealers will rebuild the steering gear. If a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.
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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