NHTSA recall 02V-313 (02V313000)

power train recall reported November 21, 2002 - about 25 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V313000
Also written as: 02V-313
Manufacturer number: 02S43
Reported: November 21, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~25
Component: power train

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT RESULTING IN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADD A STRAP TO THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTER TO PREVENT THE SHIFT CABLE FROM BECOMING DISLODGED. FORD HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-313 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lincoln Aviator - 2003

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