NHTSA recall 86V094000
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Ford Club Wagon and 2 more
Reported Jul 15, 198670,125 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Mar 1, 1985 – Mar 1, 1986
The defect
The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.
The remedy
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.