Recall 82V135000: 1981–1982 Ford LTD and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 28, 1982
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 4,361vehicles
- Model years
- 1981–1982
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 lower control arms may have been manufactured from steel with material thickness below the minimum specifications for police duty. This could lead to cracks developing in the control arms, and eventually, the possibility of fracture of an arm.
Remedy
The dealer will install new rear suspension lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle without charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Ford LTD0 complaints
- 1982 Ford LTD0 complaints
- 1981 Mercury Marquis0 complaints
- 1982 Mercury Marquis1 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.