Recall 97V-171: 1997–1998 Ford Expedition, 1997–1998 Ford F-150 and 2 more
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Oct 7, 1997, covering about 866,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."
The risk
The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.
The fix
Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin october 20, 1997.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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V171000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Ford F-150 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Ford F-250 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Lincoln Navigator | 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-171?
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."
How is recall 97V-171 fixed?
Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.