NHTSA Recall 96V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V166000; Date: Sep. 5, 1996
Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Taurus; 1997 Ford Taurus; 1996 Ford Windstar; 1997 Lincoln Continental; 1996 Mercury Sable; 1997 Mercury Sable
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 40,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin September 23, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 23, 1996
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