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Recall 11V-030

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2003 Ford Windstar: Structure (frame and members, underbody shields).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-030
Reported
January 26, 2011
Vehicles affected
425,288 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. 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.

The risk

This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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. If repairs cannot be made to a vehicle, ford will offer to repurchase the vehicle. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 21, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's safety recall no. 11s16.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles