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Recall campaign88V118000

Recall 88V118000: 1988 Lincoln Continental

Electrical system › Wiring
Report received
Jul 22, 1988
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
28,000vehicles
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

Electrical circuit that controls current to brake pump motor relay, heater and air conditioning blower motor, turn signals, and a electronic message center may overheat due to inability of ignition circuit wiring connections to dissipate heat generated by electrical loads.

Possible consequence

Brake pump motor will not operate, substantially reducingbraking capability; brake warning light will come on.

Remedy

Replace ignition switch and modify switch wiring.

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.