Recall campaign86V142000
Recall 86V142000: 1987 Lincoln Town CAR
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
- Report received
- Oct 24, 1986
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 19,811vehicles
- Model years
- 1987
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Wiring harness in the engine compartment may be misrouted and subject to damage. Consequence of defect: a short circuit could occur (during use or when parked) which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Properly route wiring harnesses, as necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1987 Lincoln Town CAR32 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.