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Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures
- Thread starter TFocker
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Haven't had time to peruse the forums for a while, so I jumped on and saw your post. Great info, thanks!
So I did some research, here is what I found:
(p.s. the first ST I purchased in April 2022 shows as currently being under recall by NHTSA/FORD)
So I did some research, here is what I found:
- my ST was built one day after the recall cut off date per the latest 23S55 bulletin, so technically, my vehicle should have the fix
- checking further, I put my VIN into both the NHTSA/FORD recall page, no recalls exist for my ST
- still not believing it unless I confirmed it visually, I went out and took a pic (see below)
- confirmed, I have the upgraded bushing
(p.s. the first ST I purchased in April 2022 shows as currently being under recall by NHTSA/FORD)
One way to see if FORD's fix works (solid bushing/new bolt) is if vehicles that already had the upgrade done on the assembly line ever breaks a bolt.
If not, we could conclude it's a legit fix and that the 2/4 bolt was never really needed in the first place. Just a solid bushing like the one that came with the 2/4 bolts.
Only time will tell ...
If not, we could conclude it's a legit fix and that the 2/4 bolt was never really needed in the first place. Just a solid bushing like the one that came with the 2/4 bolts.
Only time will tell ...
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There is some evidence out there that these bolts will bend before breaking. If they bend, I would expect the differential to be slightly "out of position" versus a straight bolt. Recording some reference measurements, then comparing from time to time, might be a good indication of a bent bolt/impending breakage.
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That may be true about the bolt, but FORD is coupling that bolt with the upgraded bushing as well.
So hopefully, the bolt bending will no longer be an issue.
I vote you rethink making silly nonsensical remarks, that at best, aren't really that funny, and at worst, are grossly misleading based upon your own knee jerk emotional prejudices as demonstrated by your general lack of common sense. Please teach us how people like you can grow up and act like an adult.
So hopefully, the bolt bending will no longer be an issue.
I vote you rethink making silly nonsensical remarks, that at best, aren't really that funny, and at worst, are grossly misleading based upon your own knee jerk emotional prejudices as demonstrated by your general lack of common sense. Please teach us how people like you can grow up and act like an adult.
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