Driveline: driveshaftRecall 86V-092 · 1984–1986 Ford E-350
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-092 covers 2,100 1984–1986 Ford E-350 for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V092000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
COMPOSITE GRAPHITE DRIVESHAFTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHILE IDLING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVESHAFT TWISTING AND SHORTENING CAUSING THE SLIP YOKE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE TRANSMISSION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTS FROM THE TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME IMMOBILE WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL METAL DRIVESHAFT.
SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV AND COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY ECONOLINE INCOMPLETE VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES, C6 TRANSMISSIONS, AND DUAL REAR WHEELS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1983 to November 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.