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Vehicle recall 01V121000 · April 11, 2001

Ford Mustang Cobra and Mustang Cobra R

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the ball joint assembly in the rear knuckle, where the lower control arm attaches, is displaced longitudinally from its installed position, it can cause higher stress levels in the knuckle casting. If this occurs, the casting could fracture, allowing the corner of the vehicle to drop, and the lower control arm could contact the inside of the rear wheel.
Consequence
In some cases, directional control of the vehicle could be reduced.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckles. Owner notification began April 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
01V121000
Reported to NHTSA
April 11, 2001
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign
01S15
Owner notification
April 19, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected
8,100
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Recall 01V121000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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