Auto Recall Date:
APR 25, 2007
Vehicle Component:
STEERING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
11
Model Affected
2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
11
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 07S52