NHTSA recall 91V-189 (91V189000)

power train recall reported November 4, 1991 - about 792,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V189000
Also written as: 91V-189
Reported: November 4, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~792,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.

Why it is dangerous

DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-189 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Ford Aerostar - 1990, 1991

Ford Bronco II - 1990

Ford Explorer - 1991

Ford Ranger - 1990, 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.