If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. If the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. If the warning is not heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.

Steering — Gear Box — Shaft Pitman

Summary

On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.

Actions

Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner notification began on October 1, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Documents (10)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report

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