Steering: linkagesRecall 89V-009 · 1988–1989 Ford F Series
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-009 covers 24,454 1988–1989 Ford F Series for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET TO THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE FRONT WHEELS TO OSCILLATE WITH FRONT END SHIMMY.
The risk
SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE STEERING LINKAGE OR STEERINGGEAR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL REDESIGNED FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR TO CROSSMEMBER BRACKET AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE CERTAIN STEERING COMPONENTS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS.
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 October 1, 1987 to October 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.