Relay: connectingRecall 87V-012 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 87V-012 covers 29,600 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a relay: connecting problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STEERING CENTERLINKS MAY BREAK AT A BEND LOCATION.
The risk
STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE DIMINISHED, WITH REDUCEDCONTROL OF LEFT WHEEL ONLY AND CONSIDERABLE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.
The fix
REPLACE STEERING CENTERLINK.
SYSTEM: STERING CENTERLINKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES.
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 December 1, 1986 to January 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.