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NHTSA recall 96V166000

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Ford Taurus and 3 more

Reported Sep 5, 199640,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1996 – Aug 28, 1996

The defect

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.

The risk

Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Taurus
19961997
Ford Windstar
1996
Lincoln Continental
1997
Mercury Sable
19961997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin september 23, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.