Ford affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the axle non-powered axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, and 12V-195.
If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-608.
| 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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