1999 FORD ECONOLINE RECALL - #98V257000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEARS, RESULTING IN A LOWER SPEEDOMETER READING THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BEING DRIVEN.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 FORD ECONOLINE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/13/1998 - 8/24/1998 |
| Recalled on |
10/15/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/26/1999 |
| # Affected |
350 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEARS, RESULTING IN A LOWER SPEEDOMETER READING THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BEING DRIVEN. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 1999. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1999 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1999 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1999 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
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