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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)
Recall 88V077000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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