NHTSA Recall 97V147000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V147000; Date: Sep. 9, 1997
This condition can result in unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake is not set.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ford F-150
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 15,500
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The transmission bracket end fitting can separate from the shift cable assembly resulting in operator inability to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new transmission shift control cable.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification will begin October 6, 1997. 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: Oct 6, 1997
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