Vehicle recall 82V004000 · January 13, 1982
Ford Club Wagon, E-150 and 4 more models
On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly. If the shift rod were to disengage, the driver could not select the proper transmission function which would create the potential for unexpected movement of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect the shift rod attachment and make sure it is properly seated at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission shift linkage.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in operation,loss of vehicle control, an accident, and personal injury could occur.note: the driver is advised not to operate vehicle until proper adjustmentshave been made.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V004000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 1982
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 23, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 378
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Club Wagon (1982): 1982
- Ford E-100 (1982): 1982
- Ford E-150 (1982): 1982
- Ford E-250 (1982): 1982
- Ford E-350 (1982): 1982
- Ford Econoline (1982): 1982
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