The front tire could deflate due to a broken front coil spring contacting the tire, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Suspension — Front — Springs — Coil Springs

Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of New York, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Indiana, New Jersey, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia. Ford is providing an extended warranty through the year 2001 for replacement of fron tsprings due to fracture. The front coil springs can fracture as a result of corrosion in combination with small cracks in the springs.

Actions

Customers with vehicles that have broken springs are to return their vehicle for spring replacement. Both springs will be replaced even if only one spring is fractured.

Documents (4)

• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Document
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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