F 250 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (1999)
REGIONAL CONTACT
Advise regional office if:
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an owner cannot be contacted.
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an owner does not make a service date.
CLAIMS SUBMISSION
Enter claims using DWE. See ACESII Manual, Sections 5
PARTS REQUIREMENTS
The parts are not available through normal order processing channels. It is expected that less than twenty-five of these parts will be required for this
entire recall. If inspection reveals the need for a new lower steering shaft, contact Renkim by calling 1-800-325-5621.
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, check or call your:
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Order Processing Center
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DOES II
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Updated Price Book
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
Attachment III - Technical Information
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT LOWER FLEX JOINT INSPECTION
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 (OVER 8500 GVW), F-350/450/550 SUPER DUTY SERIES TRUCKS
SERVICE PROCEDURE
The purpose of this recall is to inspect the four (4) lower flex joint retaining rivets. One or more rivets may not have been staked correctly.If properly
staked, all four (4) flex joint rivets will visually look the same. Two (2) rivets are visible from below the vehicle, and two (2) are visible from above
through open hood.
1.
Leave steering wheel unlocked.
2.
Open hood.
3.
Unsnap the stone-shield retention ear from the steering gear hydraulic line and move the shield up the shaft toward the dash wall, to expose the
coupling.
