Recall 85V123000: 1986 Lincoln Town CAR

Report received

Oct 7, 1985

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

790vehicles

Model years

1986

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

Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. Consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. This could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.

Remedy

Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.

Affected model years

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

• 1986 Lincoln Town CAR50 complaints