NHTSA recall 03V349000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Ford F-150
Reported Sep 22, 2003300 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 03S07Built Apr 24, 2003 – Apr 25, 2003
The defect
On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.
The risk
If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. if the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. if the warning IS not heeded and steering IS lost, a crash may result.
The remedy
Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. owner notification began on october 1, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.