Recall
Ford Explorer — 95V053000
NHTSA ID
95V053000
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-03-15
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
49,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CAUSING SHAKING OR SHIMMY AT LOW SPEEDS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE SIDE WITH THE BROKEN TIE ROD TO TUCK INWARD OR OUTWARD AND SLIDE RESULTING IN AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER TIE RODS AND REPLACE THE SUSPECT TIE RODS.