Recall campaign88V101000
Recall 88V101000: 1988 Lincoln Continental
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
- Report received
- Jun 27, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 22,893vehicles
- Model years
- 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
Transmission shift cables may not meet fords pull out load specifications for the swivel tube portion of the cable, which could allow the swivel tube to separate from the shift cable assembly.
Possible consequence
Operator would not be able to shift from one of thedrive gears into park position.
Remedy
Replace shift cable.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Lincoln Continental84 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.