Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V089000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-05-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V089000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Component
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,389
Reported to NHTSA
1993-05-17
Owners notified
1993-07-09

Defect description

THE TRANSFER CASES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE WRONG ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR. THE TRANSFER CASES CAN SLIP OUT OF THE 4 X 4 HIGH GEAR POSITION DURING COASTING IN FORWARD GEARS OR WITH POWER APPLIED IN REVERSE GEAR.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL FREELY AS IF INNEUTRAL POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR POSITION. THIS CANRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASES WITH THE CORRECT VERSION.

Notes

SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSFER CASE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4WD LIGHT TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLESWITH TOUCH DRIVE ELECTRIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASES.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Bronco1993
Ford F-1501993

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.