2009 Ford Ranger recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Ford is recalling 11,134 my 2009 4X2 Ranger vehicles. Some front wheel spindles were improperly manufactured creating the risk that a spindle may fracture during the normal useful life of the truck.
💥 The risk
If a spindle fractures, the wheel may separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the front spindle if necessary free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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
- 09V040000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 09S07
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 11,134
- Component
- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 27, 2009
- Built
- Aug 22, 2008 – Oct 13, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 09S07.customers may also 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 .