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Recall 95V-194

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1993 to 1994 Ford Crown Victoria: Suspension (front, control arm, upper arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
95V-194
Reported
October 11, 1995
Vehicles affected
57,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The bolts that attach the front upper control arms to the frame mounting brackets can loosen and fracture at one of the bolt holes causing substantial negative camber and steering pull to the affected side.

The risk

If the driver's side bracket fractured at both bolt holes, the steering control arm can contact the steering column shaft and result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for an accident.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the torque levels of the four upper control arm mounting bolts, and if any are loose, the brackets will be inspected for damage. If damage is present, it will be repaired.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: suspension; front control arm; upper.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a police package option.note: 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]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles