Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

NHTSA campaign 90V101000 · announced June 1, 1990 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 111,000 units affected

The problem

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

The 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.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1989 Ford E150
• 1990 Ford E150
• 1989 Ford E250
• 1990 Ford E250
• 1989 Ford E350
• 1990 Ford E350
• 1989 Ford Econoline
• 1990 Ford Econoline
• 1989 Ford F150
• 1990 Ford F150
• 1989 Ford F250
• 1990 Ford F250
• 1989 Ford F350
• 1990 Ford F350

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.