Ford 1982 Power Train recall
Recalled October 13, 1982 · NHTSA recall 82V099000 · Ford
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT INSULATOR WIHTOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..
Units
4,967 units
Description
AN INCORRECT INSULATOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE STEERING SHIFT CANE LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS INSULATOR IS USED TO CONNECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO THE SHIFT CANE LEVER. IF THE SHIFT LINKAGE WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, OPERATOR WOULD BE UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE STUCK IN THE LAST GEAR USED BEFORE THE SEPARATION TOOK PLACE.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT INSULATOR WIHTOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..
Product
Ford LTD
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →