1988 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1988–1989, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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• 88V028000Mar 8, 198821,200 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1987–1988, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987–1988

  Reported issue: Automatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.

  Possible consequence: Seat belt could bind between seat cushion and seat backcausing the retractor to be sluggish or unable to take up excess belt slack.

  Remedy: Remove and properly install the right auxiliary seat belts.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE91125Brake line puncturesClosed · Sep 11, 1991
• PE88101Engine comp firesClosed · Sep 14, 1988

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