Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V519000 Reported November 9, 2005

Park pawl guide plate

Ford Motor Company · Power Train · 289 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V519000
Manufacturer Campaign
05S39
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
289
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 9, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

Safety Consequence

This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. if the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-248-0186.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 05V519000 or campaign 05S39.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V519000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V519000?

NHTSA recall 05V519000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 9, 2005. It addresses: Park pawl guide plate. The recall affects approximately 289 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V519000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05S39. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.