Recall
Ford F250 — 83V028000
NHTSA ID
83V028000
Make
Ford
Model
F250
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1983-03-07
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
98,162
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.