Recall 03V-349
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2003 Ford F-150: Steering (gear box, shaft pitman).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-349
- Reported
- September 22, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.
The risk
If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. If the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. If the warning is not heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner notification began on october 1, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 03s07.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2003