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on certain passenger vehicles built with electronic traction control, the rear brake line may chafe due to contact between it and a floor pan stiffening rib, and a brake fluid leak may occur.

Corrective Action

the brake pedal may develop a øspongyø feel and drops of brake fluid may be observed beneath the vehicle. over time brake performance may be compromised and stopping distances could be extended which could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the subject vehicles for contact between the brake tube and floor pan stiffening rib. if contact is evident, but no abrasion or leaks exist, the brake tube will be repositioned to preclude further contact and potential abrasion. if indication of abrasion or a leak is evident, dealers will repair the brake line. this campaign began on july 15, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

1986 Mercury Marquis

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.

1985 Mercury Marquis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart. service brakes capability would be totally lost without warning and could result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.

1985 Mercury Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

1984 Mercury Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

1984 Mercury Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

1983 Mercury Marquis

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

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 Mercury Marquis

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.

1983 Mercury Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

1982 Mercury Marquis

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

the lower control arms may have been manufactured from steel with material thickness below the minimum specifications for police duty. this could lead to cracks developing in the control arms, and eventually, the possibility of fracture of an arm.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install new rear suspension lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle without charge.

1981 Mercury Marquis

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 Mercury Marquis

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install new rear suspension lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle without charge.

1981 Mercury Marquis

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.

1979 Mercury Marquis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

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.

1979 Mercury Marquis

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the lower steering shaft assemblies contain coupling rivet pins which were not riveted securely enough during manufacture. consequently one or both of the pins could loosen from the flange of the flexible coupling during vehicle operation. if one pin is loose, free play would result. if both pins work loose, loss of steering control would occur. also, the shaft assembly may not contain a metal reinforcement between one or both of the rivet pins and the rubber flexible coupling. as a result, the rubber flexible coupling could tear and produce a noise or loose feeling in the steering system.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft assembly, without charge to owner.

1979 Mercury Marquis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install protective shields on the rebound bumper brackets without charge to owner.

1979 Mercury Marquis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper and washer system contains an incorrect 6 amp circuit breaker instead of the 8.25 amp circuit breaker. if the system is heavily loaded, as in the case of a partially dry windshield, the motor current may exceed the 6 amp breaker"s capacity. this would cause the breaker to open, which would result in wiper/washer failure.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install the correct circuit breaker without charge to owner.

1979 Mercury Marquis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

some of these vehicles were produced with misindexed front brake hoses which could contact a tire or wheel in a full-turn condition. chafing and wear to the brake hose could result in loss of brake fluid and front wheel braking capability.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, re-index the front brake hose. those hoses showing signs of abrasion will be replaced, without charge to owner.

1977 Mercury Marquis

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.