Component
WHEELS:HUB
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your minivan's front wheel hub assemblies may not have been properly heat treated, which can cause small cracks to form.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cracks get worse, your wheel could separate, leading to a loss of vehicle control and potentially a car crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace your front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings at no cost to you. You should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 to schedule the free repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN MINIVANS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT HEAT TREATED CORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL CRACKS IN THE HUB.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CRACKS WERE TO PROGRESS, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. WHEEL SEPARATION MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB, ROTORS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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