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Vehicle recall 90V101000 · June 1, 1990

Ford E-150, E-250 and 5 more models

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

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
90V101000
Reported to NHTSA
June 1, 1990
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
July 17, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected
111,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Recall 90V101000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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