Recalls for 1983 Ford Crown Victoria

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

Posted on: 1983-02-28
Description
The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position.  Some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough.  The clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with column shift andautomatic transmission.system: power train; transmission control selector tube retaining clips.consequences of defect: the selector tube, which is routed inside the steeringcolumn, controls the position of the transmission gear indicator in the dash.if the clip loosens and the tube is not positioned correctly, the indicator maynot be accurate.  For example, the indicator may show that the transmission isin park, when it is actually in reverse, or it may indicate neutral whenthe transmission is in gear.  If this should occur, and the parking brake is notset, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an accident or personalinjury.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 1983-03-11
Description
The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the park position.  This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured.  A pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle.