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NHTSA Campaign ID:
00V359001 Component: Suspension:Independent Front Control Arm:Lower:Ball Joint Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company |
| Year: 2001 |
Make: Lincoln |
Model: LS |
Recall Date: 11/03/2000 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 82300 Manufactured: 08/1998 - 09/2000 |
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Defect Summary:
The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.Consequence Summary: If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.Corrective Summary: Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced. |
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