Rear: springsRecall 89V-080 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-080 covers 10,600 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a rear: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 January 1, 1989 to January 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.