Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Were Built With An Aluminum Rear Bumper Reinforcement Attached To Two Steel Mounting Surfaces. In Climates Where Large Amounts Of Rock Salt Are Used, The Aluminum Reinforcement Could Experience Corrosion Where It Attaches To The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MARK V
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
79V249000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Bumpers
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect All Involved Vehicles For Degree Of Corrosion. Where Corrosion Is Severe, The Aluminum Reinforcement Will Be Replaced With One Made Of Steel. Where Corrosion Is Not Severe, Dealer Will Install Insulation Materials Between The Aluminum And The Steel Components. This Will Be Done At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19770901
End Of Manufacture
19780501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
125000
Date Owners Notified
19800324
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19791116