Vehicle recall 86V092000 · July 14, 1986
1984-1986 Ford E-350
Composite graphite driveshafts are subject to overheating while idling, which may result in the driveshaft twisting and shortening causing the slip yoke to disconnect from the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Composite graphite driveshafts are subject to overheating while idling, which may result in the driveshaft twisting and shortening causing the slip yoke to disconnect from the transmission. Consequence of defect: if the driveshaft disconnects from the transmission the vehicle would become immobile without warning.
- Remedy
- Install metal driveshaft.
- Notes
- System: driveshaft. Vehicle description: RV and commercial cutaway econoline incomplete vehiclesequipped with 7.5 liter engines, C6 transmissions, and dual rear wheels.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 1986
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 16, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford E-350 (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
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