AU recall update

Black XR6 · 22-02-2006, 11:04 AM

I have recieved another final letter from ford about the recall on the steering a while ago. Was wondering if I should take it in or not for this. I remember back when it happened the general consensus was not to take it in as the fix was worse than the problem.

Im wondering what those that actually got it done think of it now. Recommend or not

Autocade · 22-02-2006, 12:03 PM

Black xr6
As far as I know they just spot weld a bolt on the steering rack so I cannot see any problems arrising from getting the recall work done
I believe it was recalled because there was the possibility of losing your steering if it came loose
I had mine done during a service and noticed no change whatsoever
I remember reading a thread on here a while back with all the info if you are concerned or give them a call

Casper · 22-02-2006, 12:05 PM

Just got mine as well. I'm the same as you Black XR6, heard a heap of "failed steering rack" horror stories just after it was done

I'm now tossing up if I will take it in or not.

Perana · 22-02-2006, 12:06 PM

We got ours done about 6 months ago... have had no issues

Sleeperau · 22-02-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Black XR6

I have recieved another final letter from ford about the recall on the steering a while ago. Was wondering if I should take it in or not for this. I remember back when it happened the general consensus was not to take it in as the fix was worse than the problem.

Im wondering what those that actually got it done think of it now. Recommend or not

I had mine done 30k ago when they fitted my momo wheel. I have had no problems.

Autocade · 22-02-2006, 12:17 PM

Actually I remember had my rack replaced at the same time(lucky still under warranty) but I am not sure if it had anything to do wuth the recall work
Might be worth some more investigation me thinks

TheSneakiness · 22-02-2006, 12:51 PM

What's the way you can tell if it's been done before?

XR6-VCT-2000 · 22-02-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

What's the way you can tell if it's been done before?

you took the words out of my mouth , seeing i only bought this car not long ago it would be nice to be able to check under the hood and know what we are looking for exactelly - to see if its allready been done ...ty .

Autocade · 22-02-2006, 01:04 PM

I know Dealers have complete history of all work performed on each vehicle and I figure their sytems would all be linked so I reckon you could find out this way

Casper · 22-02-2006, 01:11 PM

bottom of the front drivers door, below the hinges. There are silver stickers there for each recall performed.

needfordspeed · 22-02-2006, 01:11 PM

Yeah our one was done a little while ago as well, you can't even tell, but you just feel alot safer knowing it's been done!

Perana · 22-02-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

bottom of the front drivers door, below the hinges. There are silver stickers there for each recall performed.

I know ours definatly doesnt have those for any of the recalls...

aualright · 22-02-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Perana XR8

We got ours done about 6 months ago... have had no issues

Same - it's just a spot weld isn't it..??

Also, you shouldn't receive another notice if it has already been done I'd imagine.

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Perana · 22-02-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aualright

Same - it's just a spot weld isn't it..??

Also, you shouldn't receive another notice if it has already been done I'd imagine.

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From what i gather it is... I havent actually looked at it to see though.

XR8 Uterous · 22-02-2006, 01:47 PM

One our old Xr we took it in to get done and nothing went wrong afterwards, but like its already been said, you feel safer.

XR6-VCT-2000 · 22-02-2006, 02:05 PM

actually - was this a recall for just the earlier AU1 series , or AUII & AUIII's aswell ?

Autocade · 22-02-2006, 02:11 PM

Casper
Looked for a sticker on all doors & even under bonnet
None on mine and recall was definately performed
Maybe only some dealers put on these stickers

Casper · 22-02-2006, 02:18 PM

By law the stickers must be put on somewhere to show the work is done. I'll take a pic of the 2 I have tonight

XR6-VCT-2000 · 22-02-2006, 02:24 PM

Mine is an AUII made in sep 00 ... had 2 silver FORD FIELD CAMPAIGN stickers under the front door hinge , both with copletion dates marked , 1 is maker for 2001 , other 1 was 2004 , im gathering these are the stickers yes ?

XR6-VCT-2000 · 22-02-2006, 02:26 PM

oh , and i nearlly didtn see them , they were under the hinge with the front door , but was actually on the chassis/body under the hinge , not on the door under the hinge..

Sleeperau · 22-02-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

Mine is an AUII made in sep 00 ... had 2 silver FORD FIELD CAMPAIGN stickers under the front door hinge , both with copletion dates marked , 1 is maker for 2001 , other 1 was 2004 , im gathering these are the stickers yes ?

Yep they are the ones! I have 2 there as well & my built date is a month after yours so hopefully there was only 2 recalls.

loxxr6 · 22-02-2006, 02:39 PM

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We got ours done about 6 months ago... have had no issues

Ditto. Mine's fine. Not a single prob since the fix.

chief · 22-02-2006, 02:43 PM

The problem was as I understand it that they used bolts that weren't strong enough and could sheer under loads and / or the nuts were simple nuts not with the nylock nuts that dont come undone.

Had mine done about 6 months ago, no problems.

Casper · 22-02-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

oh , and i nearlly didtn see them , they were under the hinge with the front door , but was actually on the chassis/body under the hinge , not on the door under the hinge..

I did say:

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Originally Posted by Casper

bottom of the front drivers door, below the hinges. There are silver stickers there for each recall performed.

Thats the general area

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XR6-VCT-2000 · 22-02-2006, 03:18 PM

yeah no problems mate ;) - i wasn't picking at where u said they were , just on mine they weren't actually on the door . I nearlly didn't see them so i just mentioned it because when i first looked - i looked under the hinge on the front drivers door but didn't catch them out the corner of my eye until a second look - they were under the hinge as u said , but on the the other side of the hinge on the body of the car ;) - i just said it incase if anyone else might of been looking just on the actual door under the hinge .cheers for the help anyway .

OZFORDAU · 22-02-2006, 04:09 PM

Is it for the AU1 Forte as well?

Cheers

Simon

XR6-VCT-2000 · 22-02-2006, 04:13 PM

i gather that if the AUII needed the fixes , then so would the AUI below it.

OZFORDAU · 22-02-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

i gather that if the AUII needed the fixes , then so would the AUI below it.

How do i go about getting done? It's free isn't?

Cheers

Simon

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XR6-VCT-2000 · 22-02-2006, 04:27 PM

make sure it isnt allready done first ! - for sure ..

6pacdave · 22-02-2006, 04:49 PM

I have just recieved the recall letter today after owning our AU11 wagon for 14mths or more. it does say ' final notice' but its our 1st letter!. So maybe all that have one would be best to contact a dealer. We called today and have a booking for tomorrow. The letter states that ' due to possable inappropriate servicing....causing the steering rack to loosen, and in extreme cases may 'detatch!',resulting in deteriorition or LOSS of steering!'..NICE !.
How long has this recall be going for??

cheers Dave