Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V276000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V276000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 106 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 102/SHIFT LEVER PATTERN, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the s/r option. the s/r option includes, among other features, a 5-speed manual transmission. on these vehicles, the transmission shift pattern is not displayed in the occupant compartment in view of the driver. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with an adhesive backed plaque containing the shift pattern, along with materials and instructions for locating and affixing the plaque to the vehicle center console, just forward of the shift lever. owners will also be advised that their dealer can affix the plaque if they prefer.