The problem
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.
The fix
The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with column shift andautomatic transmission.System: power train; transmission control selector tube retaining clips.Consequences of defect: the selector tube, which is routed inside the steeringcolumn, controls the position of the transmission gear indicator in the dash.If the clip loosens and the tube is not positioned correctly, the indicator maynot be accurate. For example, the indicator may show that the transmission isin "park", when it is actually in "reverse", or it may indicate "neutral" whenthe transmission is in gear. If this should occur, and the parking brake is notset, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an accident or personalinjury.
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, Lincoln, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V017000.
- 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.