Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V101000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-06-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V101000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
111,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-06-01
Owners notified
1990-07-17

Defect description

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.

Safety risk

WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

Notes

SYSTEM: PARK GEAR SNAP RING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4 X 2 LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH ONE-PIECEDRIVESHAFT AND AN E40D TRANSMISSION.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford E1501990 1989
Ford E2501990 1989
Ford E3501990 1989
Ford Econoline1990 1989
Ford F1501990 1989
Ford F2501990 1989
Ford F3501990 1989

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.