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Recalls for Mercury ZEPHYR 1978
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- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
- 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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- because of its position, the wiring assembly may chafe against the cowl-to-brake pedal support brace which is located under the instrument panel.
- EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL : AIR CONDITIONER
- the involved vehicles are equipped with air conditioning units which contain blower motor resistor wires which are improperly positioned. as a result, under certain conditions the polypropylene case material could become overheated and eventually ignite, especially if the blower motor switch is in the low or medium position.
- POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : LEVER AND LINKAGE : COLUMN SHIFT
- on some of the involved vehicles, the transmission parking pawl may not engage the parking gear when the transmission selector lever is placed in the "park" position. this condition is attributable to excessive free play in the transmission shift linkage adjustment.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- the involved vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with manual brakes instead of power brakes. consequently, a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems", may exist.
- SUSPENSION : REAR
- the involved vehicles may be in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems", due to installation of incorrect rear axle assemblies. consequently, early rear wheel lock-up under light loading conditions could result causing vehicle directional instability. rear braking effectiveness would also be reduced.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DISC : ROTOR
- the front disc brake rotors installed on the involved vehicles may have been improperly manufactured so that they contain cracks. these cracked rotors could fracture during vehicle braking and cause brake pull and affect vehicle directional control.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL : CRANKCASE (PCV)
- the involved vehicles contain emission control systems that utilize a pulse air reed valve to permit air flow from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifold on negative pressure pulsations. these reed valves may fail under cold weather conditions, causing a backflow of exhaust gas into the air cleaner and fuel induction system on positive exhaust pulses. this causes an overly rich air/fuel mixture, reduced fuel economy and reduced engine performance. continued vehicle operation may result in engine stalling or overheating of the exhaust system.
- VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES
- the windshield wiper drive linkage on the affected vehicles may fracture due to metal fatigue as a result of repeated flexing of the drive arm across a stress sensitive area. this condition will render the windshield wiper system inoperative.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- an improper transmission shift bracket was installed which, because of its design, could contact and abrade the fuel hose. fuel leakage and possible accumulation of fuel on a surface beneath a parked vehicle could result.
- POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : LEVER AND LINKAGE : COLUMN SHIFT
- transmission shift control rods were installed that were intended for use with the steering columns of a prior design level. attachment of the shift control rod with the steering column shift lever grommet will allow relative movement between these parts. continued usage could result in grommet wear and deterioration of the shift control function, with the potential for starting in gear or an inability to engage the parking gear.