Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 82V-100 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 82V-100 covers 2,089 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PARK LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE SPRING WHICH COULD PREVENT AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING GEAR.
The fix
THE PARK ACTUATING LEVER ROD SPRING WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN UPGRADED SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH C-3 AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, PARKING GEAR ACTUATING LEVER ROD, SPRINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE DRIVER LEAVES THE CAR UNATTENDED WITHOUTENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AND CAUSE ACCIDENT,PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1982 to August 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.