Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The automatic transmission in your vehicle may have a problem with the gear selector not engaging properly when you shift into park, which can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could experience a vehicle crash without any warning, which could result in serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, where they will replace the gear selector at no cost to you, and complete the repair within a reasonable time frame.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2000. 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 ALLISON AT 1-800-252-5283 OR FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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