NHTSA recall 89V009000
Steering › Linkages
Ford F Series
Reported Jan 24, 198924,454 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1987 – Oct 1, 1988
The defect
Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy.
The risk
Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
The remedy
Install redesigned front axle track bar to crossmember bracket and if necessary, replace certain steering components.