Ford Inspecting Certain 1997 F-Series And Expeditions For Steering Shaft Yoke Concern
Ford is conducting a safety recall to inspect the intermediate steering shaft yoke on certain 1997 MY Expedition and F-Series trucks.
In the small number of vehicles in which the intermediate steering shaft yoke was not properly installed, the result ultimately may be a disconnection of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. This is a high-mileage durability issue.
Three alleged minor accidents with two alleged minor injuries have been identified.
DEARBORN, Mich., May 23, 2003 – Ford Motor Company is conducting a safety recall to inspect the intermediate steering shaft yoke on certain 1997 model year Ford F-150 and F- 250 pickups and Ford Expeditions. In the small number of these vehicles in which the intermediate steering shaft yoke was not properly installed, the result ultimately may be a disconnection of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. This is a high- mileage durability issue that may manifest itself into an eventual loss of steering.
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