Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The transmission shift cable in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your automatic transmission shift gears smoothly. It connects to a bracket that keeps it in place, but in some cases, this bracket can come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the gear indicator on your dashboard might not show the correct gear you're in, which could confuse you and increase the risk of an accident, especially when you're merging or changing lanes.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will add a strap to the shift cable to keep it securely in place, and this repair is free. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to get your vehicle fixed.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT RESULTING IN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A STRAP TO THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTER TO PREVENT THE SHIFT CABLE FROM BECOMING DISLODGED. FORD HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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