Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 91V-048 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-048 covers 6,800 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.
The risk
IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.
The fix
REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK ROD ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSIONS.
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 October 1, 1990 to October 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.