The problem
Some vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured wheels. The welds securing the center sections to the rims may crack from fatigue.
The fix
AFFECTED WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
Contacts
Vehicle description: light trucks (vans) and mpvs equipped with 16.5 X 6.75Single rear wheels.System: suspension; wheels.Consequences of defect: if the cracking continues, tire pressure may begradually lost, or the wheel rim and tire may separate from the vehicle. Wheelwobble or vibration may occur before the wheel and tire separate from thevehicle. Loss of tire pressure, or loss of tire and wheel could cause loss ofcontrol and 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 84V014000.
- 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.