Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 98V235000

Power train: manual transmission

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-09-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V235000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
1998-09-24
Owners notified
1998-10-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-450 SD1999

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.