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Safety recall · 88V015000

Suspension Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 9, 1988. It covers about 55,000 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
88V015000
Reported
Feb 9, 1988
Vehicles
55,000
Area
Suspension

The problem

Steering/suspension systems may not adequately control steering type wobble allowing the front end to shimmy.

The risk

Severe shimmy could damage vehicle frame or steeringgear creating potential for loss of steering control.

The fix

Modify and/or replace front suspension and steering components, tires, and frames.

Contacts

System: steering/suspension.Vehicle description: trucks and chassis cabs.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V015000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Ford F35002B
1988 Ford F35004D

Questions

Is the 88V015000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V015000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V015000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 9, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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