Lever and linkage: column shiftRecall 82V-099 · 1982 Ford LTD

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 82V-099 covers 4,967 1982 Ford LTD for a lever and linkage: column shift problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 1982.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,9671 model

ReportedOct 13, 1982Owners notified Oct 26, 1982

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 82V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AN INCORRECT INSULATOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE STEERING SHIFT CANE LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS INSULATOR IS USED TO CONNECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO THE SHIFT CANE LEVER. IF THE SHIFT LINKAGE WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, OPERATOR WOULD BE UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE STUCK IN THE LAST GEAR USED BEFORE THE SEPARATION TOOK PLACE.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT INSULATOR WIHTOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NON-TILT STEERINGCOLUMNS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN SHIFT CANE LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED AND PARKING BRAKE ISNOT SET, IT MAY ROLL FREE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY ANDPROPERTY DAMAGE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ford LTD1982

Built from June 1, 1982 to June 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.