NHTSA Campaign Id 98V235000; Date: Sep. 24, 1998
This condition can result in underbody damage or for the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle.
1999 Ford F-450 Sd
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks built on a 165" wheel base, 4x2 chassis-cabs equipped with a 6. 81 engine, 5 speed manual transmission and optional 5. 38:1 rear axle ratio. The two-piece drive shaft can be damaged if the vehicle is driven at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour.
Dealers will replace the drive shaft on these vehicles.
Owner notification has been completed. No further action is required on this recall.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 28, 1998
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