Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your rear axle differential case might break if you hit the gas hard when stopped or if a spinning tire suddenly grips the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If the differential breaks, it could cause your wheels to lock up, which could lead to a loss of control while driving.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the entire rear axle assembly for free. You should contact a dealership to schedule service and get your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FX4 PACKAGE, THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE COULD FRACTURE UNDER A HIGH TORQUE EVENT SUCH AS WHEN CUSTOMERS ACCELERATE RAPIDLY FROM A STOP OR WHEN A SPINNING TIRE SUDDENLY GAINS TRACTION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DIFFERENTIAL FRACTURES COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN WHEEL LOCK-UP.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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