Defect Description For Recall
On Some Of The Involved Vehicles, The Transmission Parking Pawl May Not Engage The Parking Gear When The Transmission Selector Lever Is Placed In The “Park” Position. This Condition Is Attributable To Excessive Free Play In The Transmission Shift Linkage Adjustment.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FAIRMONT
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
77V170000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And Properly Adjust The Shift Linkage, At No Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
41000
Date Owners Notified
19771022
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19771012