The problem
Vehicle description: electric vehicles. The transaxle May have been manufactured with the park detent spring misaligned. If the spring is misaligned, the park mechanism May not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position.
The risk
If the park mechanism does not engage and the vehicle operator has not applied the parking brake, the vehicle could roll free as if in neutral.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the transaxle and any with misaligned park detent springs will be replaced.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-204 (99V204000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99S20 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission |
| Report date | July 28, 1999 |
| Owners notified | July 28, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 326 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-204 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the transaxle and any with misaligned park detent springs will be replaced.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 326 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.