Power train › Automatic transmission

Ford Fairmont and 1 more

Reported Oct 13, 19822,089 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Mar 1, 1982 – Aug 1, 1982

The defect

The park lever on the involved vehicles contains a defective spring which could prevent automatic engagement of the parking gear.

The remedy

The park actuating lever rod spring will be replaced with an upgraded spring without charge to owner.

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Notes

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.

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