Recall 01V044011: 2000 Ford F-650 and 2 other models

Report received

May 11, 2001

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

4,101vehicles

Model years

2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner notification began june 12, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Ford 70002 complaints
• 2000 Ford F-6505 complaints
• 2000 Ford F-7500 complaints