NHTSA Recall 85V123000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V123000; Date: Oct. 7, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Lincoln Town Car

Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 790

Recall Summary:

Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. Consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. This could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.

How to Fix:

Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.

Recall Notes:

System: automatic transmission linkage. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Also see:

All recalls of Lincoln vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.