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Recall 03V-196

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 Ford Expedition and 2 other models: Steering (gear box, shaft sector).

At a glance

Campaign number
03V-196
Reported
May 27, 2003
Vehicles affected
171,446 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.

The risk

This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. If the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke is not fully seated and bolt groove and spline is visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. Owner notification began on may 30, 2003. 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 03s02.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles