1999 Ford Escort recall: shift pattern indicator
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 12, 1999. It covers about 106 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 106
- reported
- Oct 12, 1999
- owners notified
- Nov 2, 1999
- related complaints
- 35
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the s/r option. The s/r option includes, among other features, a 5-speed manual transmission. On these vehicles, the transmission shift pattern is not displayed in the occupant compartment in view of the driver. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
- Risk
- The driver may not be aware of the transmission position of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an adhesive backed plaque containing the shift pattern, along with materials and instructions for locating and affixing the plaque to the vehicle center console, just forward of the shift lever. Owners will also be advised that their dealer can affix the plaque if they prefer.
Recall number 99V276000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escort 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 35 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 99V276000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford Escort shift pattern indicator?
Yes. Recall 99V276000, reported on October 12, 1999, covers about 106 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V276000?
Owners will be provided with an adhesive backed plaque containing the shift pattern, along with materials and instructions for locating and affixing the plaque to the vehicle center console, just forward of the shift lever. Owners will also be advised that their dealer can affix the plaque if they prefer.
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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