Vehicle recall 86V094000 · July 15, 1986
Ford Club Wagon, E-350 and 1 more model
The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.
- Remedy
- Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
- Notes
- System: steering. Vehicle description: E350 econoline and club wagons.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V094000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 15, 1986
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 16, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 70,125
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Club Wagon (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Ford E-350 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Ford Econoline (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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