Ford on certain minivans, the power steering LOW-PRESSURE line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear.
The short version
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections. Here is what owners need to know.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR.
IF THIS LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, IT MAY CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR FLUID TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SEATED PROPERLY AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 03V-457.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Ford Freestar |
| 2004 | Mercury Monterey |
What changed
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