AU3 Recalls

snozzau · 29-12-2005, 06:27 PM

Guys,
Where there any safety or service recalls for AU3 XR6s.
Just bought the car and arent quite sure where I'm up to.
Thanks,
Scott

Racecraft · 29-12-2005, 06:42 PM

there was one on all the AU series 3's .. THe rack studs needed a blob of weld on them

Dark Horse · 29-12-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecraft

there was one on all the AU series 3's .. THe rack studs needed a blob of weld on them

Errr I don't think so - none of the AUIII's, or for that matter most of the Late Edition AUII's were affected. The issue was corrected in a running change in the production of these cars.

I've had my AUIII XR6 since new and haven't received any correspondence concerning recalls.

galaxy xr8 · 29-12-2005, 07:29 PM

Yeah there were no recall's for the AU III.

Racecraft · 29-12-2005, 07:33 PM

my bad must of been the series 2 then,, :(

galaxy xr8 · 29-12-2005, 08:12 PM

It was only a majority off vehicle's affected between a couple off month's, not all AU II's were affected, but Ford can tell you the dates off the affected vehicle's.

parawolf · 29-12-2005, 08:18 PM

For some reason Jan - May 2001 AUII comes to memory... not sure why...

**Mechan1k** · 29-12-2005, 08:58 PM

There's a recalls site out there with all the details.
Lucky my AUII is an October 2001 build.

Lukeyson · 29-12-2005, 09:54 PM

My sedan and ute got the steering rack recal, sedan built march 01 and the ute october 01

noboss · 29-12-2005, 09:58 PM

Your Ford dealer will be able to tell you if there are any outstanding recalls for your car.

Falcon Freak · 29-12-2005, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snozzau

Guys,
Where there any safety or service recalls for AU3 XR6s.
Just bought the car and arent quite sure where I'm up to.
Thanks,
Scott

If you want to know if your car was involved in any recalls then visit:

Government web-site listing ALL product recalls

If you want to know if there were any campaign items for your model then you will need to speak to your Ford dealer.

FF

TheSneakiness · 30-12-2005, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR8fella

My sedan and ute got the steering rack recal, sedan built march 01 and the ute october 01

Can I ask what was up with this recall?

It may explain something to me...

EDIT MKII - Tibbo explained it. I don't get that, it's all good.

Racecraft · 30-12-2005, 08:34 AM

the studs the hold and locate the rack onto the alumium cross member can work loose, You get a clicking sound when you turn the wheels at low speed. Thats the rack moving :(

buickman · 30-12-2005, 08:52 AM

S1 & early S2 were affected. I would worry more about buying a car thats had a hard front hit & not being repaired right. On the drivers inside body frame a metal tag on the repaired date should bee there if it has been done

richo77 · 30-12-2005, 02:19 PM

My Feb 02 XR8 has a field service campaign sticker completed in 4/3/03 number RCMC242C. Anyone know what this was about??

**Whoosha** · 30-12-2005, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snozzau

Guys,
Where there any safety or service recalls for AU3 XR6s.
Just bought the car and arent quite sure where I'm up to.
Thanks,
Scott

Number 2 sons Au111 sr had rack problem came loose + popped a seal , wrong thermosat fitted, + split radiator ( pretty comon with alluminium )
All fixed under warranty no hasells
If you got a freindly Ford dealer get them to run your vin. or sido. for you and they can tell whats be done at any Ford dealership............ :eclipsee_

Whoosha

XR6HP · 01-01-2006, 11:53 PM

I had a non-critical recall done on my AUII XR6HP (09/01 Build) last service - on the service sheet it says: 'Vehicles 2B Crossmember RH Steering Rack Mounting Stud'
Maybe this will be of assistance to you...

5 FTR 5 · 02-01-2006, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richo77

My Feb 02 XR8 has a field service campaign sticker completed in 4/3/03 number RCMC242C. Anyone know what this was about??

srcc246 a/b/c/ was about the loss of front brakes somethink to do with the ABS loosing fluid under heavy braking,not sure if its somethink to do with this or another prob

Tri Power 289 · 02-01-2006, 08:52 AM

I know there was a recall No RCMC252B which was a cooling system upgrade for all AU series I/II/III.

All they did was squash down the top row of the A/C condenser to allow more airflow to the top of the radiator and they also modified the thermostat.

Look to see if thats been done. (It was usually a pretty messy job!)

cArSiK · 02-01-2006, 10:55 AM

Here Is the official Recall noice issued:

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Ford AU Series I and AU Series II Falcon Model Vehicles (Campaign SRCC300)

Date: 18/06/2004

Supplier Name: Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited

Product Make: Ford

Product Model: AU Series I, AU Series II Falcon Model Vehicles

Model Years From: 1 June 1998 to 22 May 2001

Consequences: Deterioration or loss of steering control.

Campaign Number: SRCC300

VIN Range: [no data entered]

Serial Range: [no data entered]

Product Info: Ford AU Series I and AU Series II Falcon Forte, Futura, Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia, XR variants, Fairlane, LTD, Utes and FTE Vehicles built from 1 June 1998 to 22 May 2001 inclusive.

Defect Details: There is the possibility that inappropriate servicing of the steering rack retaining hardware may affect the integrity of the steering rack mounting stud. Overtightening of the steering rack mounting hardware may degrade the thread locking compound on th

Consumer action: Registered owners will be contacted by mail. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on toll free 13 36 73.

HLC · 02-01-2006, 08:14 PM

my car is a 10/2000 AU2 and it has a couple of recall stickers on it. not sure what for though.

**DJM83** · 04-01-2006, 02:04 PM

yeah mine is a 06/10 00 model and has had the steering rack recall