Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 42 front axle tie rod assemblies with part numbers FC4Z-3280-FA and FC4Z-3280-HA. These components may contain ball studs that were incorrectly heat-treated during manufacturing, which can cause the studs to break. If a ball stud breaks, the tie rod may fail, leading to an immediate loss of steering control. Ford is offering a full refund for the affected parts.
The incorrectly heat-treated ball studs are prone to breaking under normal operating stress. If the ball stud breaks, the tie rod assembly will fail to connect the steering rack to the wheels, causing the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle and significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
Full refund for the cost of the front axle tie rod assemblies.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response