1983 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 83V017000 on 02/27/1983
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1982 - 11/30/1982
- Affected:
- 36,000
- Defect:
- The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. the clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced.
- Correction:
- The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with column shift andautomatic transmission.system: power train; transmission control selector tube retaining clips.consequences of defect: the selector tube, which is routed inside the steeringcolumn, controls the position of the transmission gear indicator in the dash.if the clip loosens and the tube is not positioned correctly, the indicator maynot be accurate. for example, the indicator may show that the transmission isin "park", when it is actually in "reverse", or it may indicate "neutral" whenthe transmission is in gear. if this should occur, and the parking brake is notset, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an accident or personalinjury.
- Campaign:
- 83V028000 on 03/10/1983
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1982 - 01/31/1983
- Affected:
- 98,162
- Defect:
- The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle.
- Campaign:
- 90V093000 on 05/28/1990
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Affected:
- 544
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
- Consequence:
- Vehicles do not comply with part 567.
- Correction:
- Add compliance label.
- Notes:
- System: compliance label; part 567.vehicle description:limousines manufactured bycoach limousines.
1983 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC2850950401
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 002310
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
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