Recall 00V-246: 1999–2000 Ford Heavy Duty

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Nov 28, 2000, covering about 17,700 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-246
Report date
Nov 28, 2000
Vehicles affected
17,700
Owners notified
Dec 27, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: motor home chassis and heavy duty trucks. The affected vehicles have tie rod ends and/or drag link assembly ends that could have insufficient harness in the ball stud.

The risk

This could result in premature wear and, potentially, separation of the ball stud from its socket.

The fix

Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies. Owner notification began december 27, 2000.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 1-800-392-3673.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentSteering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V246111

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford Heavy Duty1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-246?

Vehicle description: motor home chassis and heavy duty trucks. The affected vehicles have tie rod ends and/or drag link assembly ends that could have insufficient harness in the ball stud.

How is recall 00V-246 fixed?

Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies. Owner notification began december 27, 2000.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 1-800-392-3673.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.