Recall 78V144000: 1978 Ford Fairmont and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 19, 1978

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

358vehicles

Model years

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

Transmission shift control rods were installed that were intended for use with the steering columns of a prior design level. Attachment of the shift control rod with the steering column shift lever grommet will allow relative movement between these parts. Continued usage could result in grommet wear and deterioration of the shift control function, with the potential for starting in gear or an inability to engage the parking gear.

Remedy

Driver will inspect and, if necessary, install new transmission shift linkage parts, without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Ford Fairmont2 complaints
• 1978 Mercury Zephyr2 complaints