Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V048000

Power train: automatic transmission

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-03-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V048000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 6,800
Reported to NHTSA: 1991-03-18
Owners notified: 1991-07-22

Defect description

THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.

Safety risk

IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Notes

SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK ROD ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSIONS.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

Model	Years on record
Ford Crown Victoria	1991
Ford Mustang	1991
Ford Thunderbird	1991
MERCURY Cougar	1991
MERCURY Grand Marquis	1991

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.