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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.

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.