Mercury Zephyr 1983

Model Zephyr made in 1983 by Mercury got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
82V100000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1982 to 08/01/1982V (Vehicle)208911/02/1982MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/13/198210/15/1982
Defect SummaryThe park lever on the involved vehicles contains a defective spring which could prevent automatic engagement of the parking gear.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe park actuating lever rod spring will be replaced with an upgraded spring without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with c-3 automatictransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking gear actuating lever rod, springs.consequences of defect: if the driver leaves the car unattended withoutengaging the parking brake, the vehicle could roll free and cause accident,personal injury and property damage.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
83V017000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1982 to 12/01/1982V (Vehicle)3600003/09/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/24/198302/28/1983
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
82-21-910/01/198267419Unknown11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
03/22/1996
 5043559997(h): backed out of driveway, stopped, went into house, vehicle not running;returned 5 minutes later, flames come out from steering wheel/dash. *ak