Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems of the 1997 Ford F-250

Two problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

While indicating that automatic transmssion was in "park" position, in fact transmission gear was in "nuetral position" which may have caused a rollaway. Manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not included in recall 97v17000 although it had the same problem. Please provide further information.

2 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/24/1999

Automatic transmission malfunctioned when vehicle was in the park. Occupant got out of vehicle, and vehicle rolled away into a lake. Please provide further information and VIN#.




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