1975 FORD FORD Recalls (2)

Campaign:

75V061000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Manufactured:

02/28/1975 - 02/28/1975

Affected:

44

Notes:

Ford campaign no.155.built at the oakville assembly plant , march 31.serial no.has to begin with 5b to be included in this recall.possibilitythat the brake pedal pivot bolt attaching nut was not tightened to thespecified torque.if this condition exists, the pivot bolt nut may work freeand allow bolt to backout of brake pedal support and result in loss of abilityto actuate the service brakes.(correct by inspecting and retorquing pivotbolt nut to required torque).

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Campaign:

81V008000 on 02/11/1981

Component:

Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

Manufactured:

08/31/1969 - 07/31/1980

Affected:

21,000,000

Defect:

This is a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

Correction:

Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition.

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