Recall 83V017000: 1983 Ford LTD and 9 other models
- Report received
- Feb 24, 1983
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 36,000vehicles
- Model years
- 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 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.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1983 Ford Crown Victoria5 complaints
- 1983 Ford Fairmont3 complaints
- 1983 Ford LTD5 complaints
- 1983 Ford Squire0 complaints
- 1983 Lincoln Continental2 complaints
- 1983 Lincoln Mark VI1 complaints
- 1983 Lincoln Town CAR4 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis7 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Marquis1 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Zephyr1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.