Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles May Start In Reverse Gear. This Does Not Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, “Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, And Transmission Braking Affect”. Some Of These Vehicles May Be Equipped With A DefeCTIve Neutral Start Switch That Occasionally Permits Engine Starting With The Transmission Shift Lever In The Reverse (“R”) Position.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MARK VI
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
80V121000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect The Involved Vehicles And, If Necessary, Replace The Transmission Neutral Start Switch At No Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19800801
End Of Manufacture
19800801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14000
Date Owners Notified
19801106
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19800923
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
102