FORD ECONOLINE 1999: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V257000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ECONOLINE | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-02-26 | 1998-10-14 | 1998-10-15 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-13 - 1998-08-24
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 350
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEARS, RESULTING IN A LOWER SPEEDOMETER READING THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BEING DRIVEN.
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SPEED SHOULD THE DRIVER NOT REALIZE THAT HIS VEHICLE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATION.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 1999. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
