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the parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

1983 Lincoln Mark Vi

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.

1982 Lincoln Mark Vi

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch

Consequence of Defect

defective automatic headlamp dimmer relays were installed in the affected vehicles. the contacts are subject to deterioration which may result in loss of high or low beams, or possibly both.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection, all defective electrical relays will be replaced.

1981 Lincoln Mark Vi

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case. water entry may cause a short circuit within the relay.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect vehicles for the type of relay used, reorient wiring harnesses as necessary, and replace suspect relays with new parts.

1981 Lincoln Mark Vi

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 Mark Vi

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of Defect

the accessory feed wire assembly may have been pinched beneath a mounting bolt by the climate control air duct assembly. if this condition exists, a high resistance "short" may occur and cause the wire to overheat.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if the feed wire is found to be pinched in any way by the climate control/air duct assembly, the wire assembly will be freed and spliced with connectors, without charge.

1980 Lincoln Mark Vi

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain 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.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1980 Lincoln Mark Vi

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.