FORD F-450 SD 1999: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V235000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-450 SD | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-10-28 | 1998-09-24 | 1998-09-25 |
Production Dates: 1998-06-07 - 1998-08-06
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.
