NHTSA safety recall

Recall 90V101000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (prndl) — Ford · reported 1 Jun 1990 · 111,000 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.

The risk

WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix

INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

SYSTEM: PARK GEAR SNAP RING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4 X 2 LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH ONE-PIECEDRIVESHAFT AND AN E40D TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA campaign
90V101000
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Report received
1 Jun 1990
Owners notified
17 Jul 1990
Potentially affected
111,000

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1989 Ford E150 1990 Ford E150 1989 Ford E250 1990 Ford E250 1989 Ford E350 1990 Ford E350 1989 Ford Econoline 1990 Ford Econoline 1989 Ford F150 1990 Ford F150 1989 Ford F250 1990 Ford F250 1989 Ford F350 1990 Ford F350

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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