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NHTSA recall 81V008000

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Ford Ford and 3 more

Reported Jan 12, 198121,000,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1969 – Aug 1, 1980

The defect

This IS a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. The parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. The vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. This could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

The remedy

Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. It should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Ford
19701971197219731974197519761977197819791980
Ford Ford Truck
19701971197219731974197519761977197819791980
Lincoln Lincoln
19701971197219731974197519761977197819791980
Mercury Mercury
19701971197219731974197519761977197819791980

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, C-4, C-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever IS engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition.