NHTSA Recall 91V189000: Automatic transmission (power train)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 792,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford Aerostar.
| NHTSA campaign | 91V189000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 4, 1991 |
| Owner notification | March 2, 1992 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Safety risk
Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Notes
System: transmission.vehicle description: pickup trucks, vans, and multi-purpose vehicles equippedwith a4ld automatic transmissions.
Vehicles covered by recall 91V189000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Aerostar | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Ford Bronco II | 1990 |
| Ford Explorer | 1991 |
| Ford Ranger | 1990, 1991 |
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.