Vehicle recall 89V009000 · January 24, 1989
1988-1989 Ford F Series
Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy.
- Consequence
- Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install redesigned front axle track bar to crossmember bracket and if necessary, replace certain steering components.
- Notes
- System: suspension/steering.vehicle description: f super duty trucks and chassis.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 24, 1989
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 7, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24,454
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F Series (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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