LTD Crown Victoria V8-351 5.8L VIN G Windsor 2-bbl HP (1982)
Shift Linkage: Recalls
Recall 82V099000: Shift Linkage Defect
AN INCORRECT INSULATOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE STEERING SHIFT CANE LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
THIS INSULATOR IS USED TO CONNECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO THE SHIFT CANE LEVER. IF THE SHIFT LINKAGE
WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, OPERATOR WOULD BE UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE
STUCK IN THE LAST GEAR USED BEFORE THE SEPARATION TOOK PLACE. DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT INSULATOR
WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NON-TILT STEERING COLUMNS.
SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN SHIFT CANE LEVER.
CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED AND PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET, IT MAY ROLL FREE AND
CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
1982 FORD LTD
