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Recall 12V-194

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2003 Ford Windstar: Suspension (front, control arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-194
Reported
May 3, 2012
Vehicles affected
23,000 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 state of virginia. Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur.

The risk

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. Either condition could result in significant loss of 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. The recall began on june 18, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's recall campaign number is 11s16.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles