OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V012000

Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting

Reported Feb 9, 1987 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Summary

STEERING CENTERLINKS MAY BREAK AT A BEND LOCATION.

Consequence

STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE DIMINISHED, WITH REDUCEDCONTROL OF LEFT WHEEL ONLY AND CONSIDERABLE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING CENTERLINK.

Notes

SYSTEM: STERING CENTERLINKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1987 Lincoln Town Car 1987 Ford Crown Victoria 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗