Defect Description For Recall
Transmission Shift Control Rods Were Installed That Were Intended For Use With The Steering Columns Of A Prior Design Level. Attachment Of The Shift Control Rod With The Steering Column Shift Lever Grommet Will Allow Relative Movement Between These Parts. Continued Usage Could Result In Grommet Wear And Deterioration Of The Shift Control FunCTIon, With The Potential For Starting In Gear Or An Inability To Engage The Parking Gear.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FAIRMONT
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V144000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Driver Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Install New Transmission Shift Linkage Parts, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19780601
End Of Manufacture
19780601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
358
Date Owners Notified
19780814
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19780619