1998-1999 Ford Ranger recall: automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 28, 1999. It covers about 326 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 326
reported: Jul 28, 1999
owners notified: Jul 28, 1999
related complaints: 126

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: Vehicle description: electric vehicles. The transaxle may have been manufactured with the park detent spring misaligned. If the spring is misaligned, the park mechanism may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position.
Risk: If the park mechanism does not engage and the vehicle operator has not applied the parking brake, the vehicle could roll free as if in neutral.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transaxle and any with misaligned park detent springs will be replaced.

Recall number 99V204000

Affected vehicles

Ford Ranger 1998-1999 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 126 complaints about transmission problems.

1998 Ford Ranger 1999 Ford Ranger

Questions about recall 99V204000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Ford Ranger automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 99V204000, reported on July 28, 1999, covers about 326 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V204000?

Dealers will inspect the transaxle and any with misaligned park detent springs will be replaced.

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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