NHTSA Recall 77V140000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V140000; Date: Sep. 13, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Ford Granada; 1977 Ford LTD; 1978 Ford LTD; 1977 Ford Ltd Ii; 1977 Ford Thunderbird; 1977 Lincoln Continental; 1977 Lincoln Mark V; 1977 Lincoln Versailles; 1977 Mercury Marquis; 1977 Mercury Monarch
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 9,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. This may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering columns andautomatic transmissions. System: power train; transmission control inserts, steering column. Consequences of defect: should the engine start with the transmission in drive,the vehicle could unexpectedly move forward and an accident and personal injurycould result. Note: prior to corrective action, driver should be careful to start the engineonly when the gear selector indicates park (p).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 1977
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