Rear Axle Corrosion – 1998-2003 Ford Windstar

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

FORD:
1998-2003 WINDSTAR

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:
1. Rear axle beam passed the inspection: Install axle reinforcement parts per Attachment III of Safety Recall 10S13 – Technical information and return the vehicle to the owner.
1. Rear axle beam did not pass the inspection: Install replacement axle per Attachment III of Safety Recall 10S13 – Technical information and return the vehicle to the owner.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES

10S13

WARRANTY STATUS

Information Only – Not Warrantable

NHTSA

12V193

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

TSB 16-0070

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10183771

MC-10183771-9999.pdf 96.84KB

MC-10183771-9999

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