Vehicle recall 88V084000 · May 20, 1988

1988 Merkur Scorpio

Transmission linkage was adjusted improperly during production.

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

Summary: Transmission linkage was adjusted improperly during production.
Consequence: If this condition exists, there is a potential that thetransmission parking pawl may not fully engage the parking gear when thetransmission selector lever is placed in park.
Remedy: Inspect all vehicles and adjust transmission linkage properly.
Notes: System: transmission/linkage.vehicle description: passenger car.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V084000
Reported to NHTSA: May 20, 1988
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: May 31, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 176
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Recall 88V084000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Merkur Scorpio (1988): 1988

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