Ford F-350, F-250: Not Entered

Affects Ford F-350, F-250 · 1980 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT TRUCKS. THE NUT HOLDING THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE BORG-WARNER TRANSFER CASE MAY LOSE RETAINING TORQUE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE NUT BECOMES LOOSE AND MAY BACK OFF THE OUTPUT SHAFT THUS ALLOOWING POSSIBLE DRIVE SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT.

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