Recall 83V028000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Defect in 1983-1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD
RECALL This recall affects up to 98,162 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 83V028000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 98,162 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 1983 MERCURY COUGAR, 1983 FORD F350, 1983 FORD ECONOLINE, 1983 FORD CLUB WAGON, 1983 FORD F150, 1983 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 1983 FORD F100, 1983 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 1983 LINCOLN MARK VI, 1983 FORD LTD, 1983 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1983 FORD F250, 1983 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1983 MERCURY MARQUIS
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Defect 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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
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