Vehicle recall 85V123000 · October 7, 1985
1986 Lincoln Town Car
Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. Consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. This could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.
- Remedy
- Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.
- Notes
- System: automatic transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V123000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 1985
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 790
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lincoln Town Car (1986): 1986
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