1981 LINCOLN MARK VI Recalls (2)

Campaign:

80V121000 on 10/15/1980

Component:

Electrical system:ignition:switch

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 07/31/1980

Affected:

14,000

Defect:

The involved vehicles may start in reverse gear. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking affect". some of these vehicles may be equipped with a defective neutral start switch that occasionally permits engine starting with the transmission shift lever in the reverse ("r") position.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect the involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the transmission neutral start switch at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; gear shift.consequences of defect: starting the engine with the shift selector in thereverse position can result in unexpected rearward motion of the vehicle whichcould cause injury to persons or damage to property behind the vehicle.

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Campaign:

80V147000 on 12/09/1980

Component:

Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 09/30/1980

Affected:

18,154

Defect:

Some of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case. water entry may cause a short circuit within the relay.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect vehicles for the type of relay used, reorient wiring harnesses as necessary, and replace suspect relays with new parts.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 and 5.8 literengines.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: a short circuit within the relay may cause overheatingwhich could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.

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