NHTSA recall 98V257000
Power Train · Ford Motor Company
October 14, 1998report date
350units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles were built with incorrect speedometer driven gears, resulting in a lower speedometer reading than the actual vehicle speed being driven.
Why it matters: This can result in the vehicle being driven at an unsafe or illegal speed should the driver not realize that his vehicle road speed is greater than the speedometer indication.
The fix: Dealers will install the correct speedometer gear.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Ford E-350, 1999 Ford Econoline.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V257000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.