Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain tie rod assemblies, with part numbers FC4Z-3280-FA and FC4Z-3280-HA. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
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Identifiers in this source record
FORD STEERING TIE RODManufacturer campaign: 24S47Part: FC4Z-3280-HAPart: FC4Z-3280-FAVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will provide a refund for the front axle tie rod assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S47.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- FORD STEERING TIE ROD
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24E061000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety