Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 97V-147 · 1997 Ford F-150
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 97V-147 covers 15,500 1997 Ford F-150 for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET END FITTING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN OPERATOR INABILITY TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 6, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 February 16, 1996 to March 4, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FAILURE TRANSMISSION PARK ENGAGEMENT/LOCNHTSA
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROLNHTSA