1999 Ford F-250, Ford F-350 and others recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 29, 1998. It covers about 90,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 90,000
reported: May 29, 1998
owners notified: May 26, 1998
related complaints: 103

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

What is wrong: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. One or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped during the sub-assembly process.
Risk: If a rivet is not crimped, the flex joint can rotate on the shaft and there would be a reduction in or loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.

Recall number 98V116000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 103 complaints about steering problems.

1999 Ford F-250 1999 Ford F-350 1999 Ford F-450 SD 1999 Ford F-550 SD

Questions about recall 98V116000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-250, Ford F-350 and others gear box (other than rack and pinion)?

Yes. Recall 98V116000, reported on May 29, 1998, covers about 90,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V116000?

Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.

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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