This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. Loss of drive function could lead to a crash.

Suspension — Rear

Summary

Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

Actions

Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals, and axle shafts. The recall began on July 15, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Documents (13)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)

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