Recall
Ford F-450 Sd — 98V235000
NHTSA ID
98V235000
Make
Ford
Model
F-450 Sd
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1998-09-24
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
4
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.