Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 77V-187 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 77V-187 covers 1,885 Ford vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE ROD AND LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH ADJUSTING SLEEVE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE CLAMPS CONTAIN A SHARP DIE MARK WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CLAMP TO FRACTURE WHEN THE CLAMP BOLT IS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP COULD BREAK AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVES.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVE AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVE CLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.