Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Were Fitted With Tilt Steering Columns Containing Transmission Control Inserts Intended For Trucks Rather Than Passenger Vehicles. This May Cause The Transmission Selector Pointer To Be Misaligned And The Possibility Of Starting The Engine When The Selector Is Between The Neutral (N) And Drive (D) Detents And The Transmission Is In Drive.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
CONTINENTAL
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
77V140000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Transmission Shift Control Insert, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19770701
End Of Manufacture
19770801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9000
Date Owners Notified
19771118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19770913