Lincoln Mark V 1977
Model Mark V made in 1977 by Lincoln got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and structure.
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V140000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1977 to 08/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 9000 | 11/18/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. this may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering columns andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission control inserts, steering column.consequences of defect: should the engine start with the transmission in drive,the vehicle could unexpectedly move forward and an accident and personal injurycould result.note: prior to corrective action, driver should be careful to start the engineonly when the gear selector indicates park (p). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V249000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1977 to 05/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 125000 | 03/24/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/16/1979 | 12/14/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were built with an aluminum rear bumper reinforcement attached to two steel mounting surfaces. in climates where large amounts of rock salt are used, the aluminum reinforcement could experience corrosion where it attaches to the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect all involved vehicles for degree of corrosion. where corrosion is severe, the aluminum reinforcement will be replaced with one made of steel. where corrosion is not severe, dealer will install insulation materials between the aluminum and the steel components. this will be done at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; rear bumper reinforcement.consequences of defect: corrosion can weaken the reinforcement, thuspotentially resulting in separation of the rear bumper from the vehicle. thiswould present a traffic hazard to oncoming vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V161000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 10/18/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/23/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V141000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 2063 | 09/17/1976 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/14/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 104 | ||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no 204.possibility that the intermittent windshield wiper mayhave been produced with windshield washer that may not meet the requirements ofs4.2.1 of of fmvss no.104.it has been determined due to design error,the windshield wiper control knob, with use, may bottom-out against the washerswitch bezel before the washer circuit is activated.(correct by inspectingand reworking windshield wiper to meet the requirements of fmvss no.104).passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| TIRES | |||
| 08/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Michelin tire failed. (second vehicle on 507266) *dh | |||