Ford, Mercury, Lincoln 1983 Power Train recall
Recalled March 7, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V028000 · Ford
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
Units
98,162 units
Description
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
Product
Ford CLUB WAGON · Ford CONTINENTAL · Ford COUGAR · Ford CROWN VICTORIA · Ford ECONOLINE · Ford F100 · Ford F150 · Ford F250 · Ford F350 · Ford GRAND MARQUIS · Ford LTD · Ford MARK VI · Ford MARQUIS · Ford THUNDERBIRD · Ford TOWN CAR
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →