Link: connectionRecall 86V-094 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-094 covers 70,125 Ford vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT (CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM) MAY DETERIORATE, CAUSING METAL TO METAL CONTACT, AND MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS.
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: E350 ECONOLINE AND CLUB WAGONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1985 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.