| Make : MERKUR | Model : SCORPIO | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19880301 - 19880301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V084000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880531 | Date Received by ODI: 19880520 | Date Added to Database: 19880526 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 176 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
TRANSMISSION LINKAGE WAS ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY DURING PRODUCTION. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND ADJUST TRANSMISSION LINKAGE PROPERLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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