Ford C Series, L Series: Powertrain

Affects Ford C Series, L Series · 1974–1975 — about 50 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain C700, C900, CT700, CT900, L800, L900, LN800, LN900, LNT800, LNT900, LT800 and LT900 vehicles equipped with an Mt-650 automatic transmissions, may have nylon particles within the governor assembly. A nylon particle contaminant could block an orifice and result in transmission disintegration, improper shifting and unintentional downshifting.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational