Recall 83V028000: 1983 Ford Thunderbird and 14 other models
- Report received
- Mar 7, 1983
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 98,162vehicles
- 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 parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. A pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1983 Ford Club Wagon0 complaints
- 1983 Ford Crown Victoria5 complaints
- 1983 Ford Econoline2 complaints
- 1983 Ford F-15010 complaints
- 1983 Ford F-2501 complaints
- 1983 Ford F-3501 complaints
- 1983 Ford F1001 complaints
- 1983 Ford LTD5 complaints
- 1983 Ford Thunderbird3 complaints
- 1983 Lincoln Continental2 complaints
- 1983 Lincoln Mark VI1 complaints
- 1983 Lincoln Town CAR4 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Cougar2 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis7 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Marquis1 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.