Recalls for F100 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT, Dec 18, 1979
A recall was issued on Dec 18, 1979 for F100 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT problems. THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT OR CRACKED WELD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE PARK CAM END TO SEPARATE FROM THE ROD ITSELF, PREVENTING THE PARKING PAWL FROM ENGAGING THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THE SELECTOR IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD FREE OF CHARGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; PARK ACTUATING ROD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND THE EMERGENCYBRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TOBYSTANDERS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.