Vehicle recall 88V077000 · May 10, 1988
Ford CF6000, CF7000 and 1 more model
An incorrect machined piston ball race in the steering gear created an out of tolerance condition.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An incorrect machined piston ball race in the steering gear created an out of tolerance condition.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause wear in the steering gearleading to increased effort and could result in steering gear seizure.
- Remedy
- Replace steering gear.
- Notes
- System: steering gear.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V077000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 30, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 460
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford CF6000 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
- Ford CF7000 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
- Ford CF8000 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
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