Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #77V140000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V140000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 9,000 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. This may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V140000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1977-09-13T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 9,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. This may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u6cv.ukjy.fvvx

NHTSA ID: 77V140000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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