SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE RECLINING SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A POOR QUALITY OR A MISSING WELD IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME. THIS COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL LOADING ON OTHER SUPPORTIVE ELEMENTS IN THE SEAT WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING AND EVENTUAL BREAKAGE OF THE SEAT BACK.
Remedy
DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRIVER"S SIDE SEAT BACK.
152,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MAY BREAK DURING SHIFTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVERS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
273,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE INSTRUMENT AND ROAD LIGHTS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WITH ONE OF A CORRECTED DESIGN.
92,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE WIPER ARMS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE PIVOT SHAFTS, RENDERING THE WIPERS INOPERATIVE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, PIVOT ASSEMBLIES AND CERTAIN WIPER LINKAGE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
187,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
73,739 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
15,607 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MERCURY CAPRI
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1991
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP — Closed
— Model Year: 1980
REAR BRAKES
REAR BRAKES
DP — Closed
— Model Year: 1972
BROKEN SWAY BAR
BROKEN SWAY BAR