The problem
The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is placed in park.
The risk
If park is not engaged and the parking brake is off, avehicle roll-away could result.
The fix
Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions.
Contacts
System: automatic transmission park rod assembly.Vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic overdrive transmissions.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V048000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.