Ford · Canada · Crit
Ford B Series: Powertrain
Affects Ford B Series · 1998 — about 14 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain B700 vehicles, the welds that attach the key to the top of the shift tube may not adequately retain the key, allowing the transmission to be in a gear other than indicated on the PRNDL, or in some cases RNDL. This could result in vehicle roll away when parked or the vehicle proceeding in an unintended direction when the accelerator is pressed. Correction: Steering column shift tube will be replaced and, if required, the park brake linkage will be adjusted.
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