Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V144000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V144000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 358 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Driver will inspect and, if necessary, install new transmission shift linkage parts, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V144000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-06-19T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 358

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Driver will inspect and, if necessary, install new transmission shift linkage parts, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jxum_z35t_udua

NHTSA ID: 78V144000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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