NHTSA recall 99V-204 (99V204000)

power train recall reported July 28, 1999 - about 326 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V204000
Also written as: 99V-204
Manufacturer number: 99S20
Reported: July 28, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~326
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-204 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Ranger - 1998, 1999

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

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