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Recall 98V-235

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford F-450 SD: Power train (manual transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
98V-235
Reported
September 24, 1998
Vehicles affected
4 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks built on a 165" wheel base, 4x2 chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.81 engine, 5 speed manual transmission and optional 5.38:1 rear axle ratio. The two-piece drive shaft can be damaged if the vehicle is driven at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour.

The risk

This condition can result in underbody damage or for the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will replace the drive shaft on these vehicles.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification has been completed.no further action is required on this recall.

Affected vehicles