Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V204000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 75,000 affected units, FORD/TRANSFER CASE/DRIVESHAFT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. these vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. the powertrain bending resonance or the output shaft bushing displacement can result in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case. fluid explusion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive can result.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V204000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1997-11-13T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/transfer case/driveshaft

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 75,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. these vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. the powertrain bending resonance or the output shaft bushing displacement can result in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case. fluid explusion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive can result.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V204000

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Created At: 1742808662

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