NHTSA campaign 98V055000

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 98V055000

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.

Reported 03/10/1998

What can happen

THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.

Repair

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS.

Components

  • Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
  • Equipment: Mechanical: Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.