Defect Description For Recall
The Park Pawl Shaft Was Improperly Positioned When The Roll Pin That Retains It Was Installed During Transmission Assembly. If The Shaft Was Not Properly Positioned, The Roll Pin May Not Have Lined Up With The Groove In The Shaft And Have Been Crushed At Assembly. Also, A Burr Could Have Been Raised On The Shaft.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
WINDSTAR
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V086000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In The Park Pawl Occasionally Not Engaging When The Transmission Selector Lever Is Placed In The Park Position. This Could Result In The Vehicle Rolling As If In Neutral If The Vehicle Operator Does Not Apply The Parking Brake.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Park Pawl Shaft Roll Pin. If The Roll Pin Is Damaged, Both The Roll Pin And The Park Pawl Shaft Will Be Replaced. In Addition, Owners Will Be Reminded To Fully Apply The Parking Brake, In Addition To Placing The Transmission In Park.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19950701
End Of Manufacture
19951001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
100000
Date Owners Notified
19960717
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19960514
Make Campaign Number
96S39