NHTSA ID Number: 10183771
Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-0070
Summary
For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture. If the rear axle should completely fracture, vehicle handling may be affected which could increase the risk of a crash.
6 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | WINDSTAR | 1998-2003 |
| SAFETY RECALL 10S13 – REAR AXLE CORROSION – REQUESTS FOR RECALL SERVICE ACTION | TSB 16-0070 |
This article supersedes TSB 14-0167 to provide updated contact direction to the Special Service Support Center.
ISSUE
For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture.
If the rear axle should completely fracture, vehicle handling may be affected which could increase the risk of a crash.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- 1. For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles that are not covered under Safety Recall 10S13 but exhibit rear axle corrosion, dealers can submit a Non-Involved Vehicle type contact to the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) from the PTS website to request recall service action. Dealers should provide pictures of the VIN tag, Odometer and the complete axle from hub to hub showing the area of concern. Dealers located in U.S. Federalized Territories (America Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) must contact [email protected]ford.com to request recall service action.
- 2. If approved, follow Safety Recall 10S13. Dealers are to clean and inspect the rear axle beam for cracks or perforations (holes). Based on the results of the inspection, dealers will perform one of the following service actions:
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES
10S13
WARRANTY STATUS
Information Only – Not Warrantable
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0070
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10183771
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