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1978 Ford BRONCO Power Train Automatic Transmission Recall


NHTSA Recall #	66144
NHTSA Compaign #	78V096000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	FORD
Brand	FORD
Model	BRONCO
Model Year	1978
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of notification	20/06/78
Begin date of manufacuring	01/03/77
End date of manufacturing	01/04/78
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	28/04/78
Report created	12/10/79
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	61417
Defect summary	Some of these vehicles may be equipped with automatic transmissions that were assembled with improperly manufactured cast iron extension housings. The housings have mislocated cast cam plate stops. A mislocated stop may prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the gear shift selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position. If this occurs a driver may rely upon the reading on the gearshift selector lever indicator and may assume that the transmission parking gear is engaged.
Consequence summary
Corrective action	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission extension housing without charge to owner.
Recall notes	Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with c-6 automatic transmission. System: power train; transmission. Consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not engaged and the vehicle isleft unattended while still in gear, it could roll free, causing injury anddamage to persons and property.

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1978 Ford BRONCO Power Train Automatic Transmission Recall

1978 Ford BRONCO Power Train Automatic Transmission Recall

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