The problem
Certain vehicles may not have had the disc portion of the wheel welded to the rim during manufacture. Consequently, the wheel could be subject to sudden separation of the rim and tire from the wheel disc.
The fix
Suspect wheels will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, at no charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with dual rear wheels.System: suspension; rear wheels.Consequences of defect: driver could lose vehicle control, without priorwarning, and have an accident.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 81V035000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.