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Recalls

Suspension

Recall date July 21, 1998
Models affected
  • 1997 Ford F-150
  • 1998 Ford F-150
Units affected 43,825
Details

NOTE: 4X4 VEHICLES.

IF THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECTED TO REAR AXLE LOADING WHICH EXCEEDS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS MAY BE OVERSTRESSED RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SPRING FATIGUE FRACTURE.

A FRACTURED SPRING LEAF COULD SPLAY INWARD AND CONTACT THE FUEL TANK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE.

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

CORRECTION: REAR SPRINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND AN ADDITIONAL CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FORWARD END OF THE REAR SPRINGS TO PREVENT FUEL TANK CONTACT IN THE EVENT OF A LEAF FRACTURE.

ALL FRACTURED SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website