Make : FORD | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19941101 - 19950201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V053000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950306 | Date Received by ODI: 19950315 | Date Added to Database: 19950323 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 49300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CAUSING SHAKING OR SHIMMY AT LOW SPEEDS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE SIDE WITH THE BROKEN TIE ROD TO TUCK INWARD OR OUTWARD AND SLIDE RESULTING IN AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER TIE RODS AND REPLACE THE SUSPECT TIE RODS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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