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Ford · United States · High

Ford Windstar: Suspension — non-powered axle assembly

Affects Ford Windstar · 1998–2003 — about 283K vehicles.

The hazard

If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27.

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