NHTSA recall campaign
98V055000
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1998-03-10Affected720 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.
Risk
THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →