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1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall - Campaign #78V144000

 
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1978 FORD FAIRMONT RECALL - #78V144000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : LEVER AND LINKAGE : COLUMN SHIFT

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL RODS WERE INSTALLED THAT WERE INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE STEERING COLUMNS OF A PRIOR DESIGN LEVEL. ATTACHMENT OF THE SHIFT CONTROL ROD WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFT LEVER GROMMET WILL ALLOW RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THESE PARTS. CONTINUED USAGE COULD RESULT IN GROMMET WEAR AND DETERIORATION OF THE SHIFT CONTROL FUNCTION, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR STARTING IN GEAR OR AN INABILITY TO ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.

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Vehicle 1978 FORD FAIRMONT
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 6/1/1978 - 6/1/1978
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 8/14/1978
# Affected 358
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
 
Description TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL RODS WERE INSTALLED THAT WERE INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE STEERING COLUMNS OF A PRIOR DESIGN LEVEL. ATTACHMENT OF THE SHIFT CONTROL ROD WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFT LEVER GROMMET WILL ALLOW RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THESE PARTS. CONTINUED USAGE COULD RESULT IN GROMMET WEAR AND DETERIORATION OF THE SHIFT CONTROL FUNCTION, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR STARTING IN GEAR OR AN INABILITY TO ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
Consequences
Corrective action DRIVER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE PARTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONSAND STEERING COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT CONTROLS.SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; SHIFT LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PARKINGBRAKE, IT COULD ROLL FREE, CAUSING INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY INITS PATH.NOTE: SINCE THE VEHICLE MAY INADVERTENTLY BE STARTED IN GEAR, THE PARKING BRAKESHOULD BE FIRMLY APPLIED WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE, PRIOR TO CORRECTION OF THEPROBLEM.
See also 1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, ROTOR

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL, CRANKCASE (PCV)
Technical Service Bulletins Nov 01, 1995 - 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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