NHTSA Recall 78V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V096000; Date: Apr. 28, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford Bronco; 1978 Ford F150; 1977 Ford F250; 1978 Ford F250
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 61,417
Recall Summary:
Some of these vehicles may be equipped with automatic transmissions that were assembled with improperly manufactured cast iron extension housings. The housings have mislocated cast cam plate stops. A mislocated stop may prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the gear shift selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position. If this occurs a driver may rely upon the reading on the gearshift selector lever indicator and may assume that the transmission parking gear is engaged.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission extension housing without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with c-6 automatic transmission. System: power train; transmission. Consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not engaged and the vehicle isleft unattended while still in gear, it could roll free, causing injury anddamage to persons and property.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 20, 1978
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