NHTSA (USA)Critical
1997 FORD F-150NHTSA Campaign #97V147000
The official notice
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET END FITTING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN OPERATOR INABILITY TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION.
Safety Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE.
Updated June 10, 2026