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1979 FORD CAR & TRUCK POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1979 FORD F250
1979 FORD CLUB WAGON
1979 FORD ECONOLINE
1979 FORD F100
1979 FORD F150
1979 FORD F350
1979 FORD BRONCO
1979 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
1979 LINCOLN MARK V |
| Units
affected: |
7000 |
| Recall
Number: |
78V256000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
November 17, 1978 |
| Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
| Component Description: |
Power Train: Automatic Transmission |
| Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Report Received Date: |
November 27, 1978 |
| Summary:
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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. |
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Consequence: |
This condition could result
in vehicle damage, property damage, and personal injury. Note: owner is
advised to engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle parked or
unattended. |
| Remedy:
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Dealer will inspect and, if
necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated. |
