1979 LINCOLN MARK V Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V256000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Power train:automatic transmission

Manufactured:

10/31/1978 - 10/31/1978

Affected:

7,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

79V117000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Manufactured:

01/31/1979 - 02/28/1979

Affected:

82,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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