1986 Lincoln Town CAR Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1986 Lincoln Town CAR. 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.

• 90V093000May 9, 1990544 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1983–1989, Cadillac Fleetwood 1983–1989

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles do not comply with part 567.

  Remedy: Add compliance label.

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• 90V050000Mar 6, 1990223 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1989, Cadillac Fleetwood 1985–1988

  Reported issue: Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

  Possible consequence: Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.

  Remedy: Install safety belts for rear facing seats.

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• 87V139000Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988, Ford Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Mark VII 1986–1988 +18 more

  Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Possible consequence: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

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• 85V123000Oct 7, 1985790 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1986

  Reported issue: Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. Consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. This could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.

  Remedy: Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE88012Non collision firesClosed · Jan 15, 1988

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