NHTSA recall 88V084000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Merkur Scorpio
Reported May 20, 1988176 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Mar 1, 1988 – Mar 1, 1988
The defect
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.
The remedy
Inspect all vehicles and adjust transmission linkage properly.