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
MARK V
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