Mercury Ln7 1982
Model Ln7 made in 1982 by Mercury got 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and unknown or other. The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages.
Model 1982
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V045000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1981 to 03/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 113000 | 05/26/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/11/1982 | 05/17/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. if the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passengers vehicles equipped with optional airconditioning.system: air conditioner; motor, fan.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could result, possibly causing loss ofvehicle control, accident, and passenger injury.note: until the vehicle is serviced, the blower should be operated only in thehigh or low speeds. the a/c mode lever should be turned to the off positionif the blower becomes noisy or if a burning odor or smoke is noticed. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V047000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1981 to 03/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 5200 | 03/21/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/07/1981 | 05/12/1981 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles may not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. during a 30 mph rear impact test, fuel spillage limits were exceeded by vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Revised fuel filler and vent pipe assemblies will be installed on affected vehicles, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filler and vent pipe assembly.consequences of defect: excessive fuel spillage resulting from a rear impactcould cause a fire and personal injury if an ignition source is present. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V063000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1980 to 03/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 610000 | 07/18/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/22/1983 | 07/08/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; two door.system: structure; door lock pillars.consequences of defect: door may not latch properly. in driving over roughroads the door could open, allowing passenger to fall from vehicle and becomeinjured. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V084000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/01/1981 to 06/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 4338 | 06/26/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/07/1981 | 07/14/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with power brake boosters.system: service brakes; power brake booster.consequences of defect: this separation may result in total loss of the servicebrakes without prior warning, loss of vehicle control, and possibly, anaccident.note: owner is advised to contact dealer immediately to find out whether thedefect was corrected prior to vehicle purchase. the vehicle should not bedriven until the problem is corrected. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 82-23-12 | 11/01/1982 | 67445 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| DP85009 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/29/1985 | 02/27/1985 | FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS | ||
| Failure of seat back securing bolts | ||||||