Ford F-650, F-750 +1 more: Steering

Affects Ford F-650, F-750, Super Duty · 1999–2000 — about 373 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearing that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation of the ball stud from the socket and loss of steering control. Correction: All affected tie rods and drag links will be replaced. Note: Duplicate file, see 2000-310.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational