Aftermarket Ford Escape Ball Joints Recalled Over Defect

October 7, 2024 2:56 pm

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling select aftermarket ball joints for 2013-2019 Ford Escape models over a defect it found in those parts.

The defect: in affected vehicles, the ball joints may separate between the mounting flange and socket due to inadequate heat treating.

The hazards: ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Components: ball joints

Affected vehicles: ball joints made by Tenneco Automotive with MOOG part numbers K500346, K500347, as well as NAPA part numbers 2601878 and 2601879.

Number of vehicles affected: 21,664

The fix: dealers will replace the defective ball joints, free of charge.

Owners should: wait for communications from Tenneco Automotive, which will begin being mailed out on October 21^st, 2024. The NHTSA reference number for this recall is 24E-079.

Contacts:

Tenneco Automotive Customer Service: 1-877-489-6659 or [email protected]
NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov

By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.