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1983 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the park lever on the involved vehicles contains a defective spring which could prevent automatic engagement of the parking gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the park actuating lever rod spring will be replaced with an upgraded spring without charge to owner.

1983 Mercury Zephyr

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 Zephyr

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.

1982 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the park lever on the involved vehicles contains a defective spring which could prevent automatic engagement of the parking gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the park actuating lever rod spring will be replaced with an upgraded spring without charge to owner.

1982 Mercury Zephyr

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.

1981 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

on some of the involved vehicles, the brake pushrod to brake pedal retaining pins may be missing or loose. insecurely installed or missing retainers could result in disengagement of the brake pushrod and total loss of service braking.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake pedal retaining pin.

1981 Mercury Zephyr

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 Mercury Zephyr

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 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". rear axle assemblies intended for other vehicles may have been installed in the involved vehicles. the wheel cylinders may not be the correct size. this could affect braking performance.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace any incorrect wheel cylinders without charge to owner.

1979 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

windshields may have been installed on these vehicles without the application of a butyl primer on the mounting surface of the glazing. the primer is required to ensure adequate retention of the windshield to its opening flange. this constitutes a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will reinstall the windshield correctly without charge to owner.

1979 Mercury Zephyr

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 Zephyr

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were built with safety compliance certification labels that contained incorrect gvwr and gawr weight information. the gvwr"s could be overstated by up to 197 lbs., due to an error in the reporting of incremental option weights used to derive the gvwr"s and gawr"s.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the owner has the option of affixing the supplied labels himself or bringing the vehicle in to the dealer to have them affixed.

1979 Mercury Zephyr

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.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of Defect

because of its position, the wiring assembly may chafe against the cowl-to-brake pedal support brace which is located under the instrument panel.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install protective shields on the brake pedal support brace and perform repairs, if necessary.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper drive linkage on the affected vehicles may fracture due to metal fatigue as a result of repeated flexing of the drive arm across a stress sensitive area. this condition will render the windshield wiper system inoperative.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install an improved windshield wiper linkage without cost to owner.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles contain emission control systems that utilize a pulse air reed valve to permit air flow from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifold on negative pressure pulsations. these reed valves may fail under cold weather conditions, causing a backflow of exhaust gas into the air cleaner and fuel induction system on positive exhaust pulses. this causes an overly rich air/fuel mixture, reduced fuel economy and reduced engine performance. continued vehicle operation may result in engine stalling or overheating of the exhaust system.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the pulse air system reed valve and silencer without charge.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

on some of the involved vehicles, the transmission parking pawl may not engage the parking gear when the transmission selector lever is placed in the "park" position. this condition is attributable to excessive free play in the transmission shift linkage adjustment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and properly adjust the shift linkage, at no charge.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with manual brakes instead of power brakes. consequently, a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems", may exist.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will remove the manual brake components and install power brake components on all involved vehicles, without charge.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

the front disc brake rotors installed on the involved vehicles may have been improperly manufactured so that they contain cracks. these cracked rotors could fracture during vehicle braking and cause brake pull and affect vehicle directional control.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace both front disc brake rotors on involved vehicles, without charge to owners.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

transmission shift control rods were installed that were intended for use with the steering columns of a prior design level. attachment of the shift control rod with the steering column shift lever grommet will allow relative movement between these parts. continued usage could result in grommet wear and deterioration of the shift control function, with the potential for starting in gear or an inability to engage the parking gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

driver will inspect and, if necessary, install new transmission shift linkage parts, without charge to owner.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Air Conditioner

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles are equipped with air conditioning units which contain blower motor resistor wires which are improperly positioned. as a result, under certain conditions the polypropylene case material could become overheated and eventually ignite, especially if the blower motor switch is in the low or medium position.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will modify the involved units as found necessary.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

an improper transmission shift bracket was installed which, because of its design, could contact and abrade the fuel hose. fuel leakage and possible accumulation of fuel on a surface beneath a parked vehicle could result.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the transmission shift bracket and its related parts, including the fuel hose if found necessary, free of charge.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles may be in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems", due to installation of incorrect rear axle assemblies. consequently, early rear wheel lock-up under light loading conditions could result causing vehicle directional instability. rear braking effectiveness would also be reduced.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct rear axle assembly without charge to owner.

1978 Mercury Zephyr

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.

1977 Mercury Zephyr

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.

1976 Mercury Zephyr

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.