Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 88V-077 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-077 covers 460 Ford vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V077000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INCORRECT MACHINED PISTON BALL RACE IN THE STEERING GEAR CREATED AN OUT OF TOLERANCE CONDITION.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE WEAR IN THE STEERING GEARLEADING TO INCREASED EFFORT AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING GEAR SEIZURE.
The fix
REPLACE STEERING GEAR.
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.
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 November 1, 1987 to January 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.