NHTSA Recall 04V604000: Suspension: control arm
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 283 vehicles. It affects 2005 Ford GT.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V604000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04S26 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | December 22, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the upper and lower control arms may have casting imperfections at the end of each arm that may result in the arm fracturing.
Safety risk
Under certain circumstances the fracture may affect vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front and rear upper and lower control arms and fasteners. Beginning december 15, 2004, ford contacted customers by telephone to advise them of this condition and request that they not operate their vehicles until this service action has been performed. The recall owner notification mailing began on january 14, 2005. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford recall no. 04s26.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V604000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford GT | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.