1988 Lincoln Town CAR Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1988 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.

• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1988–1989, Ford 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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• 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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• 87V131000Aug 17, 198711,119 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1988, Ford Crown Victoria 1987, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987

  Reported issue: Fuel rails may be bent so that no. 5 injector cups are out of design position.

  Possible consequence: Bent fuel rail could cause a fuel leak, which inpresence of an ignition source could result in an engine fire.

  Remedy: Replace fuel rail assemblies as necessary.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP99004Sudden accelerationClosed · Jul 29, 1999
• PE89100Fuel filler pipe spurtingClosed · Mar 14, 1989

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