1979 Lincoln Mark V Recalls
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| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19781101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V256000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN WHICH THE PARKING PAWL WAS NOT HEAT-TREATED. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, A PARKING PAWL THAT HAS NOT BEEN HEAT-TREATED COULD BECOME DEFORMED OR WORN TO THE POINT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT LOCK IN 'PARK'. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN PARKING OR LEAVING VEHICLE UNATTENDED. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN HEAT-TREATED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE, PROPERTYDAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLEPARKED OR UNATTENDED. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V117000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RESULT IN TOTALLOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL EVEN IF SERVICE BRAKES ARELOST. |
Data updated June 2024
1979 Lincoln Mark V Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1979 Lincoln Mark V have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1979 Lincoln Mark V has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1979 Lincoln Mark V recalls?
A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V recalls include: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
A: Yes, the 1979 Lincoln Mark V has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1979 Lincoln Mark V recalls?
A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V recalls include: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
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