Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Lincoln Mark V in Canada.
THE ALUMINUM REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (ATTACHED TO TWO STEEL ISOLATOR MOUNTING BRACKETS) MAY EXPERIENCE GALVANIC CORROSION TO THE EXTENT THAT THE MATERIAL STRENGTH OF THE REINFORCEMENT WOULD BE REDUCED AND POSSIBLY THE REINFORCEMENT AND REAR BUMPER COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (CARBON CANISTER) FUEL VAPOUR PURGE VALVE MAY BE DISCONNECTED AND COULD ALLOW A SMALL QUANTITY OF FUEL VAPOUR TO BE RELEASED TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH C-6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS HAVE PARK ACTUATION CAM SUPPORT PLATES THAT MAY BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. FRAGMENTS FROM THE BROKEN PLATE CAN PREVENT THE PARKING PAWL FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK (P) POSITION OR MAY PREVENT THE PARK GEAR FROM DISENGAGING. THIS DEFECT MAY ALLOW A PARKED VEHICLE TO ROLL FREE IF THE MANUAL PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN ENGAGED.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain vehicles equipped with 460 c.i.d. Engines and 4350-4v carburetors. The secondary throttle lever of the 4350-4v carburetor may experience a "hang-up" condition due to a die misalignment during the die-casting of the throttle body. The secondary throttle plates may remain open after a wide-open throttle application causing the vehicle to accelerate to high speed. The vehicle can be stopped by shifting into neutral and braking or by turning the ignition switch off.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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