Recall campaign87V018000
Recall 87V018000: 1987 Lincoln Town CAR
Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment
- Report received
- Feb 19, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 1,200vehicles
- 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.
Possible consequence
Driver would experience a clunking noise on turns and aloose feeling in the steering wheel; steering control would be maintained.
Remedy
Replace idler arm assembly.
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.