Recall 87V131000: 1988 Lincoln Town CAR and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 17, 1987

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

11,119vehicles

Model years

1987–1988

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

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1987 Ford Crown Victoria41 complaints
• 1988 Lincoln Town CAR99 complaints
• 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis43 complaints