Investigation PE89129: 1986–1987 Ford Ranger

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 7, 1989

Closed

Mar 23, 1990

Model years

1986–1987

Subject

Gearshift lever breaks

Component: Steering

Summary

Summary: consumers allege that gear shift lever in the subject vehiclesequipped with manual transmission may fracture, resulting in inabilityto shift gears.additionally, fracture may occur at a location whichallows trunnion pin to fall into gearshift mechanism, possibly locking upthe transmission and causing a loss of vehicle control.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1987 Ford Ranger50 complaints
• 1986 Ford Ranger35 complaints