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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.

1979 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1978 Mercury Mercury

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 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1977 Mercury Mercury

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 Mercury Mercury

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 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1976 Mercury Mercury

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace all suspect fans without charge to owners.

1976 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Mercury Mercury

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Mercury Mercury

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

some of the engine cooling fans on the involved vehicles may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the existing engine cooling fans with fans of a different five blade design at no charge to owner.

1974 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Mercury Mercury

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1972 Mercury Mercury

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1972 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Mercury Mercury

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Mercury Mercury

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 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1970 Mercury Mercury

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

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 Mercury Mercury

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1969 Mercury Mercury

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1969 Mercury Mercury

Component

Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm

Consequence of Defect

the front wheel spindle on the involved vehicles may crack in service. spindle stem separation could occur due to failure of the stem at the inner bearing fillet location.