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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.

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.