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NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 1978 · #78V144000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL RODS WERE INSTALLED THAT WERE INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE STEERING COLUMNS OF A PRIOR DESIGN LEVEL. ATTACHMENT OF THE SHIFT CONTROL ROD WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFT LEVER GROMMET WILL ALLOW RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THESE PARTS. CONTINUED USAGE COULD RESULT IN GROMMET WEAR AND DETERIORATION OF THE SHIFT CONTROL FUNCTION, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR STARTING IN GEAR OR AN INABILITY TO ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.

Product details

Product
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DRIVER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE PARTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice