Lincoln Lincoln 1977

Model Lincoln made in 1977 by Lincoln got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and vehicle speed control.

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
77V125000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)74200008/31/1977ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/16/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe engine fan blades on the involved vehicles may be subject to cracking due to stresses generated during normal operation. blades may fracture and fragments would be propelled from the rotating fan.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace all suspect fans without charge to owners.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped 351m, 400, 460 engines for 1976and 1977 ford and mercury cars, 302 and 351w cid engines for 1977 ford cars and400 for 1977 lincoln.system: engine and engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: fragments propelled from a rotating fan may causedamage to other engine components. if the hood is open at the time of failure,blade fragments may fly from the engine and cause serious injuries to nearbypersons.note: vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the engine runninguntil the problem has been corrected.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
81V008000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1969 to 08/01/1980V (Vehicle)21000000ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/12/198102/12/1981
Defect SummaryThis is a manufacturers 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesVehicle 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
77V161000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)1600010/18/1977MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/23/197710/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 460 cidengines.system: throttle linkages; throttle lever.consequences of defect: in the event of throttle sticking, the vehicle maycontinue to accelerate after the accelerator pedal is released. continuousacceleration could occur without warning and lead to a loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the likelihood of the condition occurring can be reduced by avoiding fullor nearly full depressions of the accelerator pedal as during high accelerationor full power operations.