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Recall 95V-053

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1995 Ford Explorer: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
95V-053
Reported
March 15, 1995
Vehicles affected
49,300 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.

The risk

This condition can cause the wheel on the side with the broken tie rod to tuck inward or outward and slide resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: steering; linkages; tie rod; inner.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact ford at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles