Vehicle recall 89V109000 · July 5, 1989
Ford Bronco II and Ranger
Front wheel bearing adjusting nut retaining keys may be missing from front axle assemblies, allowing the nut to loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Front wheel bearing adjusting nut retaining keys may be missing from front axle assemblies, allowing the nut to loosen.
- Consequence
- This could result in detachment of the wheel and hubassembly from the axle, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install retaining keys in front wheel hub assemblies where missing.
- Notes
- System:front wheel bearing.vehicle description:4X4 multipurpose vehicles trucks equipped with front axleautomatic locking hubs.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V109000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 5, 1989
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 24, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco II (1989): 1989
- Ford Ranger (1989): 1989
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