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Ford Recall 12S30: Rear Axle Cracking Puerto Rico
1999 Ford Windstar
A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured from September 1, 1997, through July 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.
- Actions
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be provided free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2012. Owners may contact the Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Documents (12)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Other Recall Related Documents
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Recall Acknowledgement
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