| Make : FORD | Model : F150 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960216 - 19960304 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V147000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19971006 | Date Received by ODI: 19970909 | Date Added to Database: 19970916 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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