Recall 86V173000: 1985–1986 Ford E-250

Report received

Dec 30, 1986

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

28,791vehicles

Model years

1985–1986

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

Rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate and cause metal to metal contact. Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection could occur resulting in loss of steering control.

Remedy

Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Ford E-2502 complaints
• 1986 Ford E-2500 complaints