Recall 91V-189
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1990 to 1991 Ford Aerostar and 3 other models: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 91V-189
- Reported
- November 4, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- 792,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
The risk
Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
The fix
Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: transmission.vehicle description: pickup trucks, vans, and multi-purpose vehicles equippedwith a4ld automatic transmissions.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Aerostar 1990 to 1991
- Ford Bronco II 1990
- Ford Explorer 1991
- Ford Ranger 1990 to 1991