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1981 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles may start in reverse gear. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking affect". some of these vehicles may be equipped with a defective neutral start switch that occasionally permits engine starting with the transmission shift lever in the reverse ("r") position.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect the involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the transmission neutral start switch at no charge to owner.

1980 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1980 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

stop lamp switches on certain vehicles may have been contaminated with oil, which could degrade the contacts and result in a loss of stop lamp function.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the stop lamp switch without charge.

1979 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

these transmissions may contain improperly manufactured parking pawl actuating rods. consequently, the unhardened cam surface of these rods can allow the rod to deform during use with resultant increase in shift efforts and difficulty in releasing the parking pawl and engaging the parking gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the transmission parking pawl actuating rod without charge to owner.

1979 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1978 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.

1978 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1977 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

the 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace all suspect fans without charge to owners.

1977 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.

1977 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1976 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1975 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1974 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1973 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1972 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

seven-blade cooling fans installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to fatigue cracking of the blades due to stresses generated during normal vehicle operation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace seven blade fan with a fan of five blade design, without charge to owner.

1972 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1971 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

the shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeves which were injection molded can have surface imperfections or discontinuities at the point at which thermal plastic is injected into mold and where flow diverges to fill both sides of the ring. if the condition exists and the sleeve breaks away from the pin, the shoulder belt will not remain engaged to the seat belt buckle.

Corrective Action

if the shoulder belt is separated from the seat beltbuckle, the shoulder belt will not properly protect seat occupants in the eventof a suddent stop or accident.

Recall Notes

replace the shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeve with neoprene retainers.

1971 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1970 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

the shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeves which were injection molded can have surface imperfections or discontinuities at the point at which thermal plastic is injected into mold and where flow diverges to fill both sides of the ring. if the condition exists and the sleeve breaks away from the pin, the shoulder belt will not remain engaged to the seat belt buckle.

Corrective Action

if the shoulder belt is separated from the seat beltbuckle, the shoulder belt will not properly protect seat occupants in the eventof a suddent stop or accident.

Recall Notes

replace the shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeve with neoprene retainers.

1970 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

this is a manufacturer"s 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners 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.

1968 Lincoln Lincoln

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes