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Ford Recall 11S16: Corrosion Fractures Of Front Lower Control Arm
2001 Ford Windstar
A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. Either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suspension — Front — Control Arm
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of Virginia. Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur.
- Actions
- Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Documents (11)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Defect Notice(Part 573)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall 11S16 – Supplement #9
- Renotification Notice
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
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