The problem
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.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and properly adjust the shift linkage, at no charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissionsand steering column-mounted shift controls.System: power train; parking pawl.Consequences of defect: if the condition were to occur on a vehicle on whichthe driver had not engaged the parking brake, the vehicle could roll free andcause property damage and personal injury.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V170000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.