NHTSA Recall 78V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V035000; Date: Feb. 16, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford Bronco; 1978 Ford Club Wagon; 1978 Ford E150; 1978 Ford E250; 1978 Ford E350; 1978 Ford F100; 1978 Ford F150; 1978 Ford F250; 1978 Ford F350
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 47,339
Recall Summary:
The shift selector reaction springs may be deformed as a result of improper installation of selector levers during column buildup. Thus the lever may not be able to be moved into the insert detents located in the steering column assembly. This could prevent the "park" gear from being engaged.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with automatic transmission andoptional tilt steering. System: power train; transmission shift selector. Consequences of defect: if the parking gear is not actually engaged and thevehicle is parked on an incline without applying the emergency brake, thevehicle could roll free. Property damage and personal injury to bystanderscould result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 1978
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