Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
NHTSA campaign 93V089000 · announced May 17, 1993 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,389 units affected
The problem
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.
The 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.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.