SuspensionRecall 88V-015 · 1987–1988 Ford F-350
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-015 covers 55,000 1987–1988 Ford F-350 for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL STEERING TYPE WOBBLE ALLOWING THE FRONT END TO SHIMMY.
The risk
SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE VEHICLE FRAME OR STEERINGGEAR CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
MODIFY AND/OR REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS, TIRES, AND FRAMES.
SYSTEM: STEERING/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CABS.
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 August 1, 1987 to January 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.