Vehicle recall 82V100000 · October 13, 1982
Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr
The park lever on the involved vehicles contains a defective spring which could prevent automatic engagement of the parking gear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The park lever on the involved vehicles contains a defective spring which could prevent automatic engagement of the parking gear.
- Remedy
- The park actuating lever rod spring will be replaced with an upgraded spring without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with C-3 automatictransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking gear actuating lever rod, springs.consequences of defect: if the driver leaves the car unattended withoutengaging the parking brake, the vehicle could roll free and cause accident,personal injury and property damage.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V100000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 1982
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 2, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,089
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Fairmont (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- Mercury Zephyr (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
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