Ford is recalling 2016 F-Sequence Tremendous Responsibility pickup vehicles on account of a difficulty that will trigger the airbag to not deploy as supposed. The recall applies to 310,203 Tremendous Responsibility vehicles, encompassing the F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550.
The basis explanation for this difficulty is the design of the steering wheel clock spring connector for these vehicles. Ford says that the clock spring “might turn out to be contaminated with mud, which can trigger elevated friction of the inner ribbon cable that rotates with the steering wheel.” This friction with the ribbon cable results in “backwinding or overwindwing,” and will then trigger a disconnection of “some or all” of the ribbon circuits. As soon as this connection is misplaced, the driving force airbag will not deploy as supposed.
One apparent warning signal you’ll discover is the illumination of the airbag warning mild within the sprint. Moreover, Ford says that you could be hear a popping or clicking sound contained in the steering wheel if that is taking place to your truck. Different warning indicators embrace lack of illumination or perform of switches on the steering wheel and an inoperative horn.
These vehicles a part of the recall inhabitants will should be taken right into a Ford seller to have the steering wheel clock spring changed. The brand new half has an up to date retainer design that ensures mud won’t enter. Per regular, all recall work can be executed freed from cost. Ford says it is going to start buyer notifications on July 5 this 12 months.
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