1997 Ford F-150 recall: automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 9, 1997. It covers about 15,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,500
- reported
- Sep 9, 1997
- owners notified
- Oct 6, 1997
- related complaints
- 150
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The transmission bracket end fitting can separate from the shift cable assembly resulting in operator inability to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position.
- Risk
- This condition can result in unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake is not set.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new transmission shift control cable.
Recall number 97V147000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 150 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 97V147000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Ford F-150 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 97V147000, reported on September 9, 1997, covers about 15,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V147000?
Dealers will install a new transmission shift control cable.
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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