NHTSA recall 85V123000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Lincoln Town Car
Reported Oct 7, 1985790 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1985 – Sep 1, 1985
The defect
Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. This could cause an accident if the car IS left unattended.
The remedy
Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.