Reported Dec 12, 1994560 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Mar 1, 1994 – Oct 1, 1994
The defect
The drag link installed can contact the front axle i-beam under certain extreme conditions. This drag link was not intended to be installed on "low profile" vehicles.
The risk
This can result in loss of steering control.
The remedy
Dealers will install the correct drag link on the vehicles.
System: steering; linkages; drag link.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with low profile option, 6,000 lb. Or7,000 lb. Rated front axles.note: if the vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within areasonable time, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.