1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR RECALL - #77V170000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : LEVER AND LINKAGE : COLUMN SHIFT
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/22/1977 |
| # Affected |
41,000 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
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| Description |
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY ADJUST THE SHIFT LINKAGE, AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONSAND STEERING COLUMN-MOUNTED SHIFT CONTROLS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; PARKING PAWL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR ON A VEHICLE ON WHICHTHE DRIVER HAD NOT ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE ANDCAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
| See also |
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, ROTOR
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL, CRANKCASE (PCV)
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