Recall campaign88V084000
Recall 88V084000: 1988 Merkur Scorpio
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
- Report received
- May 20, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 176vehicles
- Model years
- 1988
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
Transmission linkage was adjusted improperly during production.
Possible consequence
If this condition exists, there is a potential that thetransmission parking pawl may not fully engage the parking gear when thetransmission selector lever is placed in park.
Remedy
Inspect all vehicles and adjust transmission linkage properly.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Merkur Scorpio8 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.