NHTSA Recall 83V028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V028000; Date: Mar. 7, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford Club Wagon; 1983 Ford Crown Victoria; 1983 Ford Econoline; 1983 Ford F100; 1983 Ford F150; 1983 Ford F250; 1983 Ford F350; 1983 Ford LTD; 1983 Ford Thunderbird; 1983 Lincoln Continental; 1983 Lincoln Mark Vi; 1983 Lincoln Town Car; 1983 Mercury Cougar; 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis; 1983 Mercury Marquis
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 98,162
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions. System: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly. Consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury. Note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 26, 1983
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