Vehicle recall 83V028000 · March 7, 1983

Ford Club Wagon, Lincoln Continental and 13 more models

The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. A pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V028000
Reported to NHTSA: March 7, 1983
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: February 26, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 98,162
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission

Recall 83V028000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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