Ford Service Steering Gear Recalls

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January 13th, 2014
Recalled Component
STEERING
Recall Date
January 13th, 2014
Units Effected
300
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E001000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13S14
Date of Owner Notification: January 29th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle.

Consequence Summary:
The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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