Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Recall 93V-089 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 93V-089 covers 1,389 Ford vehicles for a power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) problem, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TRANSFER CASES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE WRONG ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR. THE TRANSFER CASES CAN SLIP OUT OF THE 4 X 4 HIGH GEAR POSITION DURING COASTING IN FORWARD GEARS OR WITH POWER APPLIED IN REVERSE GEAR.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL FREELY AS IF INNEUTRAL POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR POSITION. THIS CANRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASES WITH THE CORRECT VERSION.
SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSFER CASE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4WD LIGHT TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLESWITH TOUCH DRIVE ELECTRIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASES.
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 November 1, 1992 to December 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.