Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's front wheel bearing and hub assembly might not be properly heat-treated, which could cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hub breaks, it could come loose and separate from your wheel, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
We'll inspect and replace the front wheel bearing and hub assemblies for free, and you can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 to schedule the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF A HUB FRACTURES, IT MAY POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE WHEEL KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL BEING RETAINED ONLY BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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