1996-1997 Ford Taurus, Ford Windstar and others recall: gear position indication (prndl)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 5, 1996. It covers about 40,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 40,000
- reported
- Sep 5, 1996
- owners notified
- Sep 23, 1996
- related complaints
- 839
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This would allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park.
- Risk
- Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.
Recall number 96V166000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Taurus 1996-1997 19961997
- Ford Windstar 1996 1996
- Lincoln Continental 1997 1997
- Mercury Sable 1996-1997 19961997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 839 complaints about transmission problems.
1996 Ford Taurus1997 Ford Taurus1996 Ford Windstar1997 Lincoln Continental1996 Mercury Sable1997 Mercury Sable
Questions about recall 96V166000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Ford Taurus, Ford Windstar and others gear position indication (prndl)?
Yes. Recall 96V166000, reported on September 5, 1996, covers about 40,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V166000?
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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