1999 Ford F-450 SD recall: manual transmission
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 24, 1998. It covers about 4 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4
- reported
- Sep 24, 1998
- owners notified
- Oct 28, 1998
- related complaints
- 15
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V235000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-450 SD 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 98V235000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-450 SD manual transmission?
Yes. Recall 98V235000, reported on September 24, 1998, covers about 4 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V235000?
Dealers will replace the drive shaft on these vehicles.
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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