Defect Description For Recall
The Park Pawl Abutment Bracket Has A Sharp Edge Which Can Cause The Parking Pawl To Hang Up And Not Engage The Park Gear. This Would Allow The Vehicle To Move Even Though The Gear Shift Indicator Shows That The Vehicle Is In Park.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
WINDSTAR
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V166000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Effect Of Defect
Unintended And Unexpected Vehicle Movement Can Result In Personal Injury And Property Damage.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Park Pawl Abutment Bracket.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19960801
End Of Manufacture
19960828
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40000
Date Owners Notified
19960923
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19960905