2007 Ford Explorer & 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain Sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. This condition could result in one or both of the bolts fracturing, causing the steering gear to become loose.
💥 The risk
This condition could cause "clunking" noise when steering as well as decreased steering effectiveness potentially resulting in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace both the steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V181000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 07S52
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Component
- STEERING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-392-3673
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 27, 2007
- Built
- Feb 15, 2007 – Feb 15, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 07S52.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.