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NHTSA recall 91V189000

Power Train · Ford Motor Company

November 4, 1991report date
792,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

Why it matters: Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a…

The fix: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

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All model years NHTSA lists

1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Bronco Ii, 1991 Ford Explorer, 1990 Ford Ranger, 1991 Ford Ranger.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 91V189000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.