Recall campaign88V077000
Recall 88V077000: Ford motor company
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Report received
- May 10, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 460vehicles
- Model years
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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
An incorrect machined piston ball race in the steering gear created an out of tolerance condition.
Possible consequence
This condition could cause wear in the steering gearleading to increased effort and could result in steering gear seizure.
Remedy
Replace steering gear.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.