FORD F-150 1997: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V147000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
FORD | F-150 | 1997 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1997-10-06 | 1997-09-09 | 1997-09-16 |
Production Dates: 1996-02-16 - 1996-03-04
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15500
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET.
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.