NHTSA recall 98V235000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 98V235000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1998-09-24 |
| Owners notified | 1998-10-28 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 4 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.
| 1999 FORD F-450 SD | Built 1998-06-07 to 1998-08-06. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 13455 | 2000-11-28. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING CONCERN. SOME DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE CURRENT PILOT BEARING WITH AN AFTERMARKET SEALED BALL BEARING. *TT |
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| 12758 | 2000-11-03. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES AND 4R100 TRANSMISSIONS AND HAVING A VEHICLE BUID DATE PRIOR TO 12/7/1998, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSHNESS / SURGE / JERK ON HEAVY THROTTLE 2-3 AND / OR 3-4 UPSHIFTS. *TT |
| 8167 | 2000-07-26. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT, WITH NO DTC'S STORED IN THE GEM. **MR |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.