Recall campaign82V100000
Recall 82V100000: 1982–1983 Ford Fairmont and 1 other model
Power train › Automatic transmission
- Report received
- Oct 13, 1982
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 2,089vehicles
- Model years
- 1982–1983
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
The park lever on the involved vehicles contains a defective spring which could prevent automatic engagement of the parking gear.
Remedy
The park actuating lever rod spring will be replaced with an upgraded spring without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Ford Fairmont1 complaints
- 1983 Ford Fairmont3 complaints
- 1982 Mercury Zephyr1 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Zephyr1 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.