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the involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.

1978 Lincoln Versailles

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the electronic engine control (eec) wiring harness may be misrouted. this misrouting may cause the speed control servo arm to be held open due to mechanical interference when the speed control is engaged. this causes a partially open throttle condition that cannot be cancelled by driver actions normally used to shut off the speed control system.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and will correct the routing of the speed control wiring harness, if necessary, without charge to owner.

1977 Lincoln Versailles

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner.