Ford have announced a recall for the Ford 2.4L Diesel RWD Transit models due to a pwer assisted steering problem.

Due to the Power Assisted Steering (PAS) system high operating pressure, in combination with resonance of the high pressure pipe connection to the PAS pump, there is a risk the pipe retaining snap ring within the nut connection on the pump could wear.

Excessive wear of the snap ring/pipe will allow the pipe to detach from the pump, resulting in loss of power steering assistance and PAS fluid leaking int the engine compartment, with risk of the PAS fluid contacting the exhaust manifold and catching fire. A retaining collar has been developed to ensure the pipe cannot detach from the pump nut.

The models affected were produced between 29 March 2006 and 12 December 2007.

A recall of a number of Ford Transit RWDs has been announced due to a problem with axle shaft end play.

Axle shaft wear will cause axle noise and may be noticed as a change in the vehicle’s handling characteristics. In cases of severe wear it may be possible for the axle shaft retaining clips to detach, resulting in the axle shafts “walking out” of the casing.

Affected vehicles may exhibit a wear condition within the rear axle, between the axle shafts and the differential pinion shaft.

The recall covers certain Transit RWD built from 15 March 2004 to 1 March 2006. Ford say known owners will be contacted by mail. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford’s Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.

A recall has been issued for Ford VM Transits after a fault was discovered in a power assisted steering (PAS) pump connection.

The recall was issued byFord Motor Company of Australia Limited and is expected to affect 2789 Transits from 2006 to 2007 model year. Certain 2.4L Diesel RWD Transit models built from 29 March 2006 to 29 September 2007 inclusive may be affected..

The vehicles may be at risk of the power steering high pressure pipe detaching from the power steering pump

A detached power steering pipe will result in loss of power steering assistance and power steering fluid leaking into the engine compartment, with risk of the fluid contacting the exhaust manifold and catching fire.

Ford say known owners will be contacted by mail. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford’s Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672