1997 Ford Expedition recall: rear
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 18, 1996. It covers about 25,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 25,000
- reported
- Dec 18, 1996
- owners notified
- Feb 26, 1997
- related complaints
- 138
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.
- Risk
- If both brackets separate, the rear axle can move laterally until the tires contact either the frame or the wheelhouse resulting in either tire damage or a significant reduction in vehicle handling performance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. The suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. Axles without date codes on the tubes will be replaced.
Recall number 96V252000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Expedition 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 138 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 96V252000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Ford Expedition rear?
Yes. Recall 96V252000, reported on December 18, 1996, covers about 25,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V252000?
Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. The suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. Axles without date codes on the tubes will be replaced.
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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