Vehicle recall 86V173000 · December 30, 1986
1985-1986 Ford E-250
Rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate and cause metal to metal contact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate and cause metal to metal contact. Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection could occur resulting in loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
- Notes
- System: steeringvehicle description: econoline and club wagons.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 30, 1986
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 16, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,791
- 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 E-250 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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