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NHTSA Recall 90V101000: Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 111,000 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Ford E150.

111,000
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
1990
owners notified (July 17)
NHTSA campaign90V101000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Report receivedJune 1, 1990
Owner notificationJuly 17, 1990
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.

Safety risk

When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.

Remedy

Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.

Notes

System: park gear snap ring.vehicle description: 4 x 2 light trucks and vans equipped with one-piecedriveshaft and an e40d transmission.

Vehicles covered by recall 90V101000

Make and modelModel years
Ford E1501989, 1990
Ford E2501989, 1990
Ford E3501989, 1990
Ford Econoline1989, 1990
Ford F1501989, 1990
Ford F2501989, 1990
Ford F3501989, 1990

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.