Vehicle recall 77V210000 · November 25, 1977
1978 Lincoln Versailles
The electronic engine control (eec) wiring harness may be misrouted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The electronic engine control (eec) wiring harness may be misrouted. This misrouting may cause the speed control servo arm to be held open due to mechanical interference when the speed control is engaged. This causes a partially open throttle condition that cannot be cancelled by driver actions normally used to shut off the speed control system.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and will correct the routing of the speed control wiring harness, if necessary, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; speed control.consequences of defect: inability to shut off the speed control system couldcause loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: the vehicle may be stopped, should the speed control malfunction, byapplying the brakes and by either placing the transmission in neutral orturning off the ignition.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V210000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 1977
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 3, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,901
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lincoln Versailles (1978): 1978
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