Make : FORD | Model : ECONOLINE | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : - 19891001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V101000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900717 | Date Received by ODI: 19900601 | Date Added to Database: 19900614 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 111000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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