Recall 96V-252
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 Ford Expedition: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-252
- Reported
- December 18, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 25,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.
The risk
If both brackets separate, the rear axle can move laterally until the tires contact either the frame or the wheelhouse resulting in either tire damage or a significant reduction in vehicle handling performance.
The fix
Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. The suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. Axles without date codes on the tubes will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification will begin january 20, 1997. 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
- Ford Expedition 1997