Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Were Equipped With Automatic Transmissions In Which The Parking Pawl Was Not Heat-Treated. During Normal Vehicle Operation, A Parking Pawl That Has Not Been Heat-Treated Could Become Deformed Or Worn To The Point That The Transmission Will Not Lock In “Park”. As A Result, The Vehicle Could Roll Free If The Driver Does Not Set The Parking Brake When Parking Or Leaving Vehicle Unattended.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
CONTINENTAL
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
78V256000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Parking Pawl With One That Has Been Heat-Treated.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19781101
End Of Manufacture
19781101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7000
Date Owners Notified
19781117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19781127