Skip to content
Recall campaign87V139000

Recall 87V139000: 1986–1988 Lincoln Town CAR and 20 other models

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Report received
Sep 4, 1987
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
3,600,000vehicles
Model years
1986–1988

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

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.

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.