Ford after many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress.
The short version
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the axle non-powered axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
AFTER MANY YEARS OF VEHICLE SERVICE IN THESE AREAS, CORROSION CAN WEAKEN THE REAR AXLE, MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO TORSIONAL STRESS. CORROSION AND STRESS CAN LEAD TO CRACKS WHICH IF UNDETECTED CAN PROPAGATE AND RESULT IN A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE AXLE.
A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
AS PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-385.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 1998–2003 | Ford Windstar |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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