Recall campaign88V114000
Recall 88V114000: 1988 Lincoln Continental
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
- Report received
- Jul 19, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 26,000vehicles
- 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
Nylon shielded wiring harness, located in the engine compartment, is susceptible to heat damage and melting of the nylon material in 100 degree plus weather.
Possible consequence
Melted nylon shield could drip onto the exhaust manifoldand result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Wrap wiring harness with heat resistant fiberglass tape.
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.