NHTSA recall 93V-089 (93V089000)

power train recall reported May 17, 1993 - about 1,389 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V089000
Also written as: 93V-089
Reported: May 17, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~1,389
Component: power train

What is being recalled

THE TRANSFER CASES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE WRONG ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR. THE TRANSFER CASES CAN SLIP OUT OF THE 4 X 4 HIGH GEAR POSITION DURING COASTING IN FORWARD GEARS OR WITH POWER APPLIED IN REVERSE GEAR.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL FREELY AS IF INNEUTRAL POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR POSITION. THIS CANRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASES WITH THE CORRECT VERSION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-089 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Bronco - 1993

Ford F-150 - 1993

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