1983 Mercury Cougar Recalls
Base Hatchback
1983 Mercury Cougar Recall Record
Recall ID # 83V028000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date:
MAR 07, 1983
Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description
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.
Consequence
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 83V012000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date:
FEB 08, 1983
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Description
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED FRONT SEAMS THAT CAN LEAK.
Consequence
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 07E064000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Date:
AUG 27, 2007
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION