Recall 97V-147
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 Ford F-150: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-147
- Reported
- September 9, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 15,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This condition can result in unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake is not set.
The fix
Dealers will install a new transmission shift control cable.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification will begin october 6, 1997. 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 ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 1997