Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96V086000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V086000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 100,000 affected units, FORD/POWER TRAIN: TRANSMISSION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The park pawl shaft was improperly positioned when the roll pin that retains it was installed during transmission assembly. if the shaft was not properly positioned, the roll pin may not have lined up with the groove in the shaft and have been crushed at assembly. also, a burr could have been raised on the shaft.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the park pawl shaft roll pin. If the roll pin is damaged, both the roll pin and the park pawl shaft will be replaced. In addition, owners will be reminded to fully apply the parking brake, in addition to placing the transmission in park.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V086000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1996-05-14T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/power train: transmission

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 100,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 96S39

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The park pawl shaft was improperly positioned when the roll pin that retains it was installed during transmission assembly. if the shaft was not properly positioned, the roll pin may not have lined up with the groove in the shaft and have been crushed at assembly. also, a burr could have been raised on the shaft.

Consequence Summary: This could result in the park pawl occasionally not engaging when the transmission selector lever is placed in the park position. This could result in the vehicle rolling as if in neutral if the vehicle operator does not apply the parking brake.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the park pawl shaft roll pin. If the roll pin is damaged, both the roll pin and the park pawl shaft will be replaced. In addition, owners will be reminded to fully apply the parking brake, in addition to placing the transmission in park.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V086000

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