Defect Description For Recall
Incorrect Bolts Were Used In The Transmission Linkage Adjustment Mechanism. Consequence Of Defect: The Transmission Gear Shift Selector Lever On The Steering Column Would Be On The Wrong Transmission FunCTIon. Should This Occur, The Driver Would Find Their Car In A Gear Other Than The One Indicated By Shift Lever Indicator. This Could Cause An Accident If The Car Is Left Unattended.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
TOWN CAR
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
85V123000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace The Shift Linkage Trunnion, Grommet And Adjustment Bolt.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19850801
End Of Manufacture
19850901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
790
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19851007