Link: connectionRecall 86V-173 · 1985–1986 Ford E-250
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-173 covers 28,791 1985–1986 Ford E-250 for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT (CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM) MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE METAL TO METAL CONTACT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS.
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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 May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.