NHTSA recall 98I003000 · Incomplete vehicle
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Ford Windstar
Reported Jul 30, 1998174,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Dec 6, 1996 – May 31, 1997
The defect
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. MINI vans sold during the months of december 1996, and january, february and may 1997. front brake caliper anchor plate to hub and spindle assembly bolts may be loose as a result of an incomplete tightening operation at the assembly plant.
The risk
When the bolts are loose, a noticeable noise and/or vibration IS evident which provides warning to the vehicle driver. vehicle braking IS not degraded.
The remedy
Dealers will tighten the front brake calpier anchor plate bolts. owners can contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.