4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 1998-12-18
Description
Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
Consequence
If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin january 18, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1992-05-29
Description
The rear brake lines have inadequate clearance between the brake tube and the vehicle underbody in the area of the left rear wheel opening.
Consequence
Inadequate clearance can cause abrasion of the brake lineand a leak can develop, resulting in loss of brake fluid to the rear brakesystem and increased stopping distances.
Corrective Action
Repair any brake lines that have an indication of contact or have the potential for contact with the body of the vehicle. Relocate lines, if necessary.
Notes
System: rear brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars with 5.8 liter engines and policeperformance packages.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1991-03-28
Description
The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is placed in park.
Consequence
If park is not engaged and the parking brake is off, avehicle roll-away could result.
Corrective Action
Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions.
Notes
System: automatic transmission park rod assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic overdrive transmissions.
DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 1990-10-31
Description
Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Consequence
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Notes
Note:this campaign was initiated by trw, inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules.vehicle description:passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules.