NHTSA Recall 78V256000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V256000; Date: Nov. 27, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford Bronco; 1979 Ford Club Wagon; 1979 Ford Econoline; 1979 Ford F100; 1979 Ford F150; 1979 Ford F250; 1979 Ford F350; 1979 Lincoln Continental; 1979 Lincoln Mark V
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 7,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions in which the parking pawl was not heat-treated. During normal vehicle operation, a parking pawl that has not been heat-treated could become deformed or worn to the point that the transmission will not lock in "park". As a result, the vehicle could roll free if the driver does not set the parking brake when parking or leaving vehicle unattended.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: power train; transmission, automatic. Consequences of defect: this condition could result in vehicle damage, propertydamage, and personal injury. Note: owner is advised to engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicleparked or unattended.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 17, 1978
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