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Old 29-12-2005, 05:27 PM   #1
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Where there any safety or service recalls for AU3 XR6s.
Just bought the car and arent quite sure where I'm up to.
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Old 29-12-2005, 05:42 PM   #2
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there was one on all the AU series 3's .. THe rack studs needed a blob of weld on them
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Old 29-12-2005, 06:25 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 29-12-2005, 06:29 PM   #4
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Yeah there were no recall's for the AU III.
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Old 29-12-2005, 06:33 PM   #5
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my bad must of been the series 2 then,, :(
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Old 29-12-2005, 07:12 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 29-12-2005, 07:18 PM   #7
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For some reason Jan - May 2001 AUII comes to memory... not sure why...
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Old 29-12-2005, 07:58 PM   #8
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There's a recalls site out there with all the details.
Lucky my AUII is an October 2001 build.
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Old 29-12-2005, 08:54 PM   #9
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My sedan and ute got the steering rack recal, sedan built march 01 and the ute october 01
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Old 29-12-2005, 08:58 PM   #10
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Your Ford dealer will be able to tell you if there are any outstanding recalls for your car.
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Old 29-12-2005, 09:28 PM   #11
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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.

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Old 30-12-2005, 07:31 AM   #12
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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.
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Old 30-12-2005, 07:34 AM   #13
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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 :(
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Old 30-12-2005, 07:52 AM   #14
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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
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Old 30-12-2005, 01:19 PM   #15
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My Feb 02 XR8 has a field service campaign sticker completed in 4/3/03 number RCMC242C. Anyone know what this was about??
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Old 30-12-2005, 04:21 PM   #16
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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_

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Old 01-01-2006, 10:53 PM   #17
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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...
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Old 02-01-2006, 03:06 AM   #18
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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
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Old 02-01-2006, 07:52 AM   #19
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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!)
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Old 02-01-2006, 09:55 AM   #20
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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.
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Old 02-01-2006, 07:14 PM   #21
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my car is a 10/2000 AU2 and it has a couple of recall stickers on it. not sure what for though.
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Old 04-01-2006, 01:04 PM   #22
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yeah mine is a 06/10 00 model and has had the steering rack recall
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