Lever and linkage: column shiftRecall 88V-084 · 1988 Merkur Scorpio

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-084 covers 176 1988 Merkur Scorpio for a lever and linkage: column shift problem, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1761 model

ReportedMay 20, 1988Owners notified May 31, 1988

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

TRANSMISSION LINKAGE WAS ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY DURING PRODUCTION.

The risk

IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THETRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THETRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.

What to do

The fix

INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND ADJUST TRANSMISSION LINKAGE PROPERLY.

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION/LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR.

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

Merkur Scorpio1988

Built from March 1, 1988 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.