Recalls for your 1977 Lincoln Versailles

Recalls for 1977 Lincoln Versailles

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Mercury / Lincoln gamma 1980

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Mercury / Lincoln gamma 1980

Merken: Lincoln / Mercury

Types: Mercury Bobcat / Mercury Zephyr / Mercury Monarch / Mercury Capri / Mercury Cougar / Mercury Marquis / Lincoln Versailles / Lincoln Continental / Lincoln Continental Mark VI

Jaar: 1980

Taal: Engels

Code: 80-207B

Bijzonderheden: --

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles.  This may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering columns andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission control inserts, steering column.consequences of defect: should the engine start with the transmission in drive,the vehicle could unexpectedly move forward and an accident and personal injurycould result.note: prior to corrective action, driver should be careful to start the engineonly when the gear selector indicates park (p).