Recall campaign77V161000
Recall 77V161000: 1977–1978 Lincoln Mark V and 8 other models
Vehicle speed control
- Report received
- Sep 23, 1977
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 16,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1977–1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Ford E-2500 complaints
- 1978 Ford E-2501 complaints
- 1977 Ford E-3500 complaints
- 1978 Ford E-3500 complaints
- 1977 Ford F-1503 complaints
- 1978 Ford F-1504 complaints
- 1977 Ford F-2502 complaints
- 1978 Ford F-2502 complaints
- 1977 Ford F-3500 complaints
- 1978 Ford F-3500 complaints
- 1977 Ford Ford4 complaints
- 1978 Ford Ford0 complaints
- 1977 Lincoln Lincoln0 complaints
- 1978 Lincoln Lincoln0 complaints
- 1977 Lincoln Mark V1 complaints
- 1978 Lincoln Mark V1 complaints
- 1977 Mercury Mercury0 complaints
- 1978 Mercury Mercury0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.